Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 61-64, 2nd in the AL West. The Texas Rangers did not play yesterday.
Hard to feel good about the data. A 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. Compounding things, the offense at 2.6 R/G is pulling the temperature down.
Rangers Game on August 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cal Quantrill (4-4, 3.44 ERA) vs Jackson Kent (0-0, 6.75 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 2 mph |
Rangers Score & Recap
The Texas Rangers did not play yesterday.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
63 | 62 | .504 | L2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
61 | 64 | .488 | 2.0 | L1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
59 | 66 | .472 | 4.0 | W2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
49 | 76 | .392 | 14.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
49 | 76 | .392 | 14.0 | L1 |
Texas Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .239 | .725 | 73 | |
| 13 | .263 | .749 | 64 | |
| 22 | .244 | .831 | 46 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 1.77 | 0.73 | 56.0 | |
| 3-3 | 2.83 | 1.43 | 47.2 | |
| 8-8 | 3.95 | 1.17 | 120.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Rangers News
David Davalillo's recent recognition as the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week offers a glimmer of hope amidst the Texas Rangers' dismal 2-5 stretch, compounded by a lackluster offensive output of just 2.6 runs per game over the past week. With the team sitting at 61-64 and facing an uphill battle for a Wild Card spot, every pitching standout matters. Ezequiel Duran’s potential to make MLB history only highlights the urgency for the Rangers, who need every spark to ignite a playoff push. As they wrestle with injuries and inconsistent performances, the upcoming promotions of Josh Owens and Seong-Jun Kim may inject fresh energy, but the time to turn this ship around is running out.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers host the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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