Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 58-58, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers squeaked by the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 at Globe Life Field.
Hard to feel good about the data. Run differential of -10 this stretch. They're losing and losing badly. On top of that, 3.3 R/G this week. Hard to climb with that kind of production.
Rangers Game on August 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jacob deGrom (7-7, 3.96 ERA) vs Kyle Bradish (7-10, 3.79 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FOX / FOX ONE, FOX / FOX ONE |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 2 mph |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers squeaked by the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Highlights
- Joc Pederson went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
60 | 57 | .513 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
58 | 58 | .500 | 1.5 | W3 |
|
Mariners
|
|
56 | 61 | .479 | 4.0 | L2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
45 | 71 | .388 | 14.5 | L9 |
|
Angels
|
|
45 | 71 | .388 | 14.5 | W2 |
Texas Rangers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .236 | .713 | 66 | |
| 13 | .274 | .785 | 63 | |
| 21 | .252 | .846 | 44 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 1.87 | 0.74 | 53.0 | |
| 3-2 | 2.98 | 1.46 | 42.1 | |
| 7-7 | 3.96 | 1.14 | 113.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Rangers News
The Texas Rangers clawed their way back to a .500 record with a gritty 2-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, highlighted by Joc Pederson's crucial home run and Nathan Eovaldi's commanding performance on the mound. Eovaldi struck out key hitters, showcasing the kind of pitching depth the Rangers desperately need as they navigate a rocky season. With the activation of Jordan Montgomery from the injured list, Texas is hoping to bolster their rotation after a trade deadline that left much to be desired. Despite a tumultuous past few weeks, where they’ve struggled with a 2-5 record and a -12 run differential, the team is still in the playoff conversation. Fans are cautiously optimistic as they take a breather from their recent slump, but every game is vital as the season winds down.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers visit the Los Angeles Angels for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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