Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 42-42, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers held off the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 at Rogers Centre.
No need to overthink this one. Just took over first place in the division. On top of that, 5-2 in the last 7. Hard to complain about that.
Rangers Game on June 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tyler Alexander (1-1, 2.62 ERA) vs Parker Messick (7-4, 2.67 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 70°F, Wind 3 mph |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers held off the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 at Rogers Centre.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Highlights
- Joc Pederson went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
42 | 42 | .500 | W4 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
42 | 43 | .494 | 0.5 | L2 |
|
Astros
|
|
42 | 44 | .488 | 1.0 | W2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
40 | 44 | .476 | 2.0 | L2 |
|
Angels
|
|
36 | 49 | .424 | 6.5 | W2 |
Texas Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .257 | .767 | 50 | |
| 13 | .241 | .804 | 29 | |
| 6 | .271 | .745 | 41 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 1.85 | 0.67 | 39.0 | |
| 6-5 | 3.55 | 1.03 | 88.2 | |
| 3-0 | 3.14 | 1.01 | 28.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.1 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Rangers News
The Texas Rangers completed a four-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays with a gritty 3-2 victory, moving their record to 42-42 and bringing them back to the .500 mark. This win was largely thanks to Kumar Rocker, who delivered an impressive six scoreless innings, showcasing his potential while filling a void left by the injured Jack Leiter. However, the team faced some frustration as Wyatt Langford was placed on the IL with a hamstring strain, prompting the activation of Evan Carter to bolster the lineup. The Rangers struck first in every game of this series, a refreshing twist for a team that has historically struggled in the opening frames. With a strong week behind them, Texas now looks to build on this momentum as they head into the next series.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Thursday.
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