Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 65-66, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers bested the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 at Globe Life Field.
It's a wash right now. 2.3 R/G this week. The bats need to wake up. The bright spot: pitching at 2.6 RA/G. That's keeping the score warm.
Rangers Game on August 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kumar Rocker (4-10, 4.46 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers bested the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Ezequiel Duran went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
65 | 66 | .496 | L2 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
65 | 66 | .496 | W1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
62 | 69 | .473 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Angels
|
|
52 | 79 | .397 | 13.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
51 | 80 | .389 | 14.0 | W2 |
Texas Rangers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .233 | .709 | 73 | |
| 14 | .270 | .770 | 65 | |
| 22 | .235 | .806 | 46 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 1.68 | 0.76 | 59.0 | |
| 3-3 | 2.70 | 1.38 | 50.0 | |
| 9-8 | 3.77 | 1.13 | 126.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Rangers News
The Texas Rangers clawed back to a 65-66 record with a 5-3 victory over the Angels, a crucial win that showcased their long-awaited offensive resurgence. After weeks of dismal scoring, they finally found their rhythm at Globe Life Field, which is a welcome sight for fans tired of the offensive drought that had plagued the team. Meanwhile, the roster saw a shake-up with Jarred Kelenic being designated for assignment, clearing the way for Logan O'Hoppe to make his debut after being acquired from the Angels. As the Rangers look to make a late push for the playoffs, Cody Bradford's old-school pitching methods have provided a steady presence at the back of the rotation, but the team still needs to address its inconsistent offense if they hope to avoid a playoff berth that could feel like a double-edged sword.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers host the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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