Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 9-9, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers couldn’t hold off the Athletics 5-6 at Sutter Health Park.
Neither here nor there. Dropped to 2th from 1th in the standings. At least run differential of +7 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably.
Rangers Game on April 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 03:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jack Leiter (1-1, 4.91 ERA) vs Jacob Lopez (1-1, 7.43 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Rangers Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 78°F, Wind 6 mph |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers couldn’t hold off the Athletics 5-6 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Corey Seager went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
|
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10 | 8 | .556 | W2 | |
|
Rangers
|
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9 | 9 | .500 | 1.0 | L2 |
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Angels
|
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9 | 10 | .474 | 1.5 | L1 |
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Mariners
|
|
8 | 11 | .421 | 2.5 | L2 |
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Astros
|
|
8 | 11 | .421 | 2.5 | W2 |
Texas Rangers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .254 | .805 | 15 | |
| 3 | .319 | .916 | 9 | |
| 5 | .203 | .774 | 12 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 3 HR, 8 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Rangers News
The Rangers came up just short against the Athletics, losing 6-5 last night, a game where they managed only five hits, with Corey Seager's two-run homer being a bright spot. This defeat, following a week of solid performance with a 4-3 record and a positive run differential of +9, leaves Texas at 9-9, still fighting for position in the division. The loss is magnified by the news of relievers Chris Martin and Luis Curvelo heading to the injured list, prompting the Rangers to call up Cal Quantrill and Gavin Collyer. Manager Skip Schumaker's strategic choices are under scrutiny after this latest close loss, as one decision can sway the outcome of a game. With tough times ahead, the Rangers must rally and find a way to turn potential into performance.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers visit the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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