Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 50-49, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers were beaten by the Atlanta Braves 5-8 at Truist Park.
Good place to be. The 3-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. And pitching at 7.4 RA/G. That's a problem.
Rangers Game on July 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jacob deGrom (7-5, 3.49 ERA) vs Erick Fedde (5-6, 4.15 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, Chicago Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 68°F, Wind 3 mph |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers were beaten by the Atlanta Braves 5-8 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 1 |
Highlights
- Wyatt Langford went 3-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
50 | 49 | .505 | L1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
50 | 50 | .500 | 0.5 | W2 |
|
Astros
|
|
47 | 54 | .465 | 4.0 | L4 |
|
Athletics
|
|
42 | 57 | .424 | 8.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
39 | 61 | .390 | 11.5 | W1 |
Texas Rangers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -16 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | .239 | .716 | 59 | |
| 10 | .265 | .749 | 50 | |
| 16 | .243 | .818 | 35 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 1.57 | 0.65 | 46.0 | |
| 7-5 | 3.49 | 1.01 | 100.2 | |
| 1-1 | 2.79 | 1.31 | 42.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.3 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Rangers News
The Texas Rangers stumbled in the sweltering heat of Atlanta, dropping their series finale 8-5 to the Braves, a loss that magnified their ongoing pitching woes. Nathan Eovaldi, who took the mound, couldn't escape the barrage of runs, highlighting a troubling trend for a staff that has been gashed in recent outings. With a -25 run differential over their last seven games, the Rangers are struggling to keep pace not just in the AL West but in their overall game. While Josh Jung and Wyatt Langford continue to show promise, the lack of consistent pitching support is suffocating their efforts. The release of Nabil Crismatt from the minors adds another layer to the Rangers' pitching conundrum. If they are to turn this ship around, they need to find a way to harness their talent while tightening up their defense.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers host the Seattle Mariners for a 4-game series starting Friday.
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