Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 64-65, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers held off the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 at Globe Life Field.
The definition of lukewarm. The bats at 2.7 R/G this week. That's not getting it done. At least the staff holding opponents to 3.3 RA/G this week.
Rangers Game on August 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cody Bradford (0-1, 2.93 ERA) vs Ryan Johnson (2-7, 6.41 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers held off the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Ezequiel Duran went 4-5.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
65 | 64 | .504 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
64 | 65 | .496 | 1.0 | W2 |
|
Mariners
|
|
61 | 68 | .473 | 4.0 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
51 | 78 | .395 | 14.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
49 | 80 | .380 | 16.0 | L5 |
Texas Rangers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .235 | .711 | 73 | |
| 13 | .271 | .768 | 64 | |
| 22 | .239 | .815 | 46 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 1.71 | 0.74 | 58.0 | |
| 3-3 | 2.72 | 1.39 | 49.2 | |
| 9-8 | 3.77 | 1.13 | 126.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Rangers News
In an exhilarating 2-1 walk-off victory against the Anaheim Angels, the Texas Rangers showcased their resilience as Ezequiel Duran's late heroics and Wyatt Langford's clutch double turned a looming defeat into a triumphant celebration. This win not only keeps the Rangers in the playoff hunt with a record of 64-65, but it also highlights the importance of timely hitting amidst a season marked by inconsistency, especially with their offense stalling at just 2.4 runs per game over the past week. Adding to the excitement, Jacob deGrom reached a significant milestone with his 2,000th strikeout, reminding fans of his ace potential as he leads a pitching staff that needs to step up for a successful stretch run. With the Rangers now facing the Angels again, the time is ripe for them to build momentum and ignite their playoff aspirations.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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