Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 60-59, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers handled the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 at Angel Stadium.
Cruising at a nice clip. The 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know. Plus, a 3-run win last night helps the cause.
Rangers Game on August 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Angel Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 09:38 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cody Bradford (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Ryan Johnson (2-6, 7.11 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 7 mph |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers handled the Los Angeles Angels 4-1 at Angel Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jake Burger went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
61 | 59 | .508 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
60 | 59 | .504 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
56 | 63 | .471 | 4.5 | L4 |
|
Athletics
|
|
47 | 72 | .395 | 13.5 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
45 | 74 | .378 | 15.5 | L3 |
Texas Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | .237 | .713 | 68 | |
| 13 | .271 | .772 | 64 | |
| 21 | .248 | .835 | 44 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 1.83 | 0.74 | 54.0 | |
| 3-2 | 2.84 | 1.49 | 44.1 | |
| 8-7 | 3.87 | 1.13 | 118.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Rangers News
The Texas Rangers overcame a rocky start to the week with a much-needed 4-1 victory against the struggling Anaheim Angels, but the joy is dampened by the grim news of Nathan Eovaldi's elbow injury, placing him on the 15-day IL. His absence is a gut punch to the Rangers' postseason aspirations, especially considering he was one of the few reliable arms in the rotation. Luckily, the rest of the pitching staff seems to be in good shape, which could help mitigate the loss. Meanwhile, the front office's rather quiet trade deadline is starting to make more sense as a previously unheralded reliever begins to emerge, adding a glimmer of hope in an otherwise tense situation. With a record of 60-59, the Rangers need to capitalize on this momentum and shore up their postseason chances quickly.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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