Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 17-21, 3rd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers were blown out by the Chicago Cubs 1-7 at Globe Life Field.
Rough stretch. Down by 6 last night. That result hits the score hard. On top of that, winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down.
Rangers Game on May 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jack Leiter (1-3, 5.45 ERA) vs Edward Cabrera (3-0, 3.27 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Rangers Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 63°F, Wind 4 mph |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers were blown out by the Chicago Cubs 1-7 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Athletics
|
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20 | 18 | .526 | W2 | |
|
Mariners
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19 | 20 | .487 | 1.5 | W2 |
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Rangers
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17 | 21 | .447 | 3.0 | L2 |
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Astros
|
|
16 | 23 | .410 | 4.5 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
15 | 24 | .385 | 5.5 | L1 |
Texas Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -20 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .305 | .850 | 19 | |
| 7 | .203 | .708 | 19 | |
| 2 | .301 | .861 | 13 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 3.11 | 1.01 | 37.2 | |
| 4-4 | 4.15 | 1.17 | 47.2 | |
| 2-3 | 5.18 | 1.40 | 40.0 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 4.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Rangers News
The Texas Rangers are reeling after a disheartening 7-1 defeat to the Chicago Cubs, making it hard to find any silver linings in a team currently sitting at 17-21. Kumar Rocker struggled once again, his promising start in April now overshadowed by disappointing performances this month, leaving fans frustrated and questioning the front office's decisions as traded players thrive elsewhere. The Cubs' dominance has been striking, with their latest win marking their second 10-game winning streak this season, a feat not seen since 1955. Adding to the mix, the Rangers tried to connect with their fanbase by introducing Elvis Andrus, but even a beloved alumnus can't mask the team's ongoing struggles. With tensions rising and expectations unmet, the Rangers must find a way to regain momentum before the season slips further away.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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