Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 66-67, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers were outplayed by the Chicago White Sox 7-11 at Rate Field.
Hard to read this team right now. Down by 4 last night. That result hits the score hard. And a 9-man IL is starting to matter.
Rangers Game on August 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | MacKenzie Gore (7-9, 4.26 ERA) vs Sean Burke (7-6, 3.27 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, Chicago Sports Network |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers were outplayed by the Chicago White Sox 7-11 at Rate Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 1 |
 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jake Burger went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Justin Foscue went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Danny Jansen went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
66 | 66 | .500 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
66 | 67 | .496 | 0.5 | L1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
64 | 69 | .481 | 2.5 | W2 |
|
Athletics
|
|
52 | 81 | .391 | 14.5 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
52 | 81 | .391 | 14.5 | L3 |
Texas Rangers are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .236 | .731 | 76 | |
| 14 | .271 | .775 | 68 | |
| 22 | .236 | .807 | 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 | |
| 9-9 | 4.21 | 1.18 | 130.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .545 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 stumbled yet again, falling 11-7 to the Chicago White Sox, unable to surpass the .500 mark. Wyatt Langford's costly miscommunication in the first inning set the tone for another frustrating night, as Jacob deGrom surrendered a staggering seven runs, the most he's allowed since 2017. The loss adds pressure in a competitive AL West, where the postseason hopes are still alive but dwindling with every missed opportunity. Meanwhile, the organization can take solace in the clever handling of Logan O'Hoppe, whose extended time in Round Rock may yield significant benefits down the line. As the season winds down, the Rangers need to regain their footing quickly, or risk watching their playoff chances slip away.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers host the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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