Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 14-13, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers held off the Athletics 4-3 at Globe Life Field.
Things are trending well. Outscored by 8 over 7 games. The deficit is real. Also weighing on the score: a quiet 3.6 R/G from the lineup this week.
Rangers Game on April 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kumar Rocker (1-1, 3.48 ERA) vs J.T. Ginn (0-0, 3.74 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Rangers Sports Network |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Light drizzle, 43°F, Wind 10 mph |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers held off the Athletics 4-3 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Highlights
- Josh Jung went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
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14 | 13 | .519 | W1 | |
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Athletics
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14 | 13 | .519 | L1 | |
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Mariners
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13 | 15 | .464 | 1.5 | W3 |
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Angels
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12 | 16 | .429 | 2.5 | L2 |
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Astros
|
|
10 | 18 | .357 | 4.5 | L2 |
Texas Rangers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .299 | .894 | 14 | |
| 6 | .232 | .793 | 17 | |
| 4 | .284 | .835 | 12 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 2.13 | 1.07 | 25.1 | |
| 2-2 | 4.35 | 1.29 | 31.0 | |
| 1-1 | 4.97 | 1.46 | 25.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .5 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 |
Rangers News
The Texas Rangers narrowly avoided a disheartening slide below .500 with a gritty 4-3 victory over the Athletics, showcasing the clutch power of Josh Jung, who was instrumental with a timely home run. This win snaps a streak of inconsistent performances, as the Rangers had been 3-4 in their last seven games and struggling with a run differential of -4. Starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore showed resilience, throwing 106 pitches to anchor the team's efforts, reminding fans that even amidst injury woes, there are bright spots on the roster. While the win bumps the Rangers to 14-13, the pressure remains high as they battle for position in the AL West against a formidable Athletics squad.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers host the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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