Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 49-48, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers got routed by the Atlanta Braves 1-15 at Truist Park.
In a good rhythm. Losing by 14 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. And pitching at 7.7 RA/G. That's a problem.
Rangers Game on July 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | MacKenzie Gore (5-8, 4.63 ERA) vs Owen Murphy (0-1, 2.25 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 74°F, Wind 5 mph |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers got routed by the Atlanta Braves 1-15 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 19 | 0 |
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
49 | 48 | .505 | L1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
48 | 50 | .490 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Astros
|
|
47 | 52 | .475 | 3.0 | L2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
41 | 56 | .423 | 8.0 | L10 |
|
Angels
|
|
38 | 60 | .388 | 11.5 | L3 |
Texas Rangers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -21 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | .237 | .719 | 58 | |
| 10 | .268 | .752 | 50 | |
| 15 | .235 | .796 | 34 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 1.61 | 0.67 | 44.2 | |
| 1-1 | 2.21 | 1.28 | 40.2 | |
| 7-5 | 3.49 | 1.01 | 100.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .222 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Rangers News
The Texas Rangers kicked off the second half of the season with a disheartening 15-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves, a stark reminder that the momentum built before the All-Star break has quickly evaporated. Cal Quantrill struggled on the mound, and the offense, which had been finding its rhythm with players like Wyatt Langford and Justin Foscue, fell flat against Chris Sale. This disappointing opener threatens to overshadow their recent success, including a strong finish against the Astros. As the Rangers sit at 49-48 and cling to first place in the AL West, the urgency grows for a roster upgrade, particularly at catcher, as they eye the trade deadline. Goals for a strong second half are paramount, but after such a lackluster start, questions loom over their ability to maintain their divisional lead.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers host the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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