Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 1-1, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers held off the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 at Citizens Bank Park.
Just 2 games into the season. The numbers are pulling in both directions. A 1-1 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. Also weighing on the score: the underlying bat metrics are rough: 0.223 xwOBA, 36.8% hard-hit.
Rangers Game on March 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | MacKenzie Gore (TBD) vs Jesús Luzardo (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rangers Sports Network, NBCSP |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 36°F, Wind 1 mph |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers held off the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 2 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jake Burger went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Corey Seager went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Angels
|
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2 | 1 | .667 | L1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
1 | 1 | .500 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Astros
|
|
1 | 2 | .333 | 1.0 | W1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
1 | 2 | .333 | 1.0 | L1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
0 | 2 | .000 | 1.5 | L2 |
Texas Rangers are 1-1 in their last 7 games, with a -1 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 0 | |
| 2 | .556 | 1.778 | 4 | |
| 1 | .500 | 1.431 | 1 |
Rangers News
The Texas Rangers fought through blustery conditions to claim a nail-biting 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in ten innings, showcasing resilience after a shaky start to the season. Corey Seager and Jake Burger both launched homers off Aaron Nola, proving to be the offensive spark the Rangers desperately needed. Despite the win, the bullpen's near-collapse highlighted the ongoing need for an established closer, a concern that persists even as the team finds its footing. Jake Burger's three-hit performance on Opening Day has cemented him as a key offensive player, and his blunder today adds a layer of complexity to his promising start. As the team looks to build on this momentum, they must address pitching weaknesses and continue to leverage their emerging stars.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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