Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 69-70, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers handled the Athletics 8-5 at Globe Life Field.
Not much is separating the good from the bad. Last night's win by 3 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Tempering that, 6.0 RA/G over the last 7. The pitching is leaking.
Rangers Game on September 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Cody Bradford (0-3, 3.42 ERA) vs Jacob Lopez (5-4, 4.82 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 75°F, Wind 2 mph |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers handled the Athletics 8-5 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 1 |
Highlights
- Brandon Nimmo went 4-5 with 5 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
70 | 69 | .504 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
69 | 70 | .496 | 1.0 | W3 |
|
Mariners
|
|
65 | 74 | .468 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
53 | 86 | .381 | 17.0 | L5 |
|
Angels
|
|
53 | 86 | .381 | 17.0 | L1 |
Texas Rangers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .236 | .725 | 78 | |
| 15 | .272 | .779 | 74 | |
| 24 | .235 | .811 | 49 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 1.63 | 0.74 | 60.2 | |
| 3-3 | 2.92 | 1.43 | 52.1 | |
| 10-9 | 4.00 | 1.13 | 137.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 7 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Rangers News
The Texas Rangers blasted the Athletics 8-5 last night, marking a solid start to September and continuing their dominance over a struggling opponent. With Corey Seager and Justin Foscue driving the offense, the Rangers have found a rhythm, scoring an average of 5.9 runs per game over the last week. But as the postseason looms, the team must rely on consistent performances from key players, especially with injuries impacting the bullpen. Ezequiel Duran's recent feats add to the excitement, but they won't mean much if others don’t step up. Meanwhile, the return of reliever John King on a minor league deal could provide much-needed depth, should Texas make the playoffs. With the pressure mounting and the postseason in sight, the Rangers need to maintain their momentum and keep the home cooking alive.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers host the Tampa Bay Rays for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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