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The Texas Rangers were 4-5, 3rd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers were edged out by the Cincinnati Reds 1-2 at Globe Life Field.

Rangers Daily Vibe Check
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Only 9 games in. An even split between good and bad. Relatively healthy at 4 on the IL. Working against that, the 1-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today.

Rangers Game on April 06

Opponent:Seattle Mariners (4-6)
Location:Globe Life Field
First Pitch:08:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Jacob deGrom (0-0, 5.79 ERA) vs Logan Gilbert (0-1, 6.75 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Rangers Sports Network, Mariners.TV
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 49°F, Wind 11 mph

Rangers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Texas Rangers were edged out by the Cincinnati Reds 1-2 at Globe Life Field.

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Highlights

Rangers Record & Standings

AL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Astros
64.600 L1
Angels
55.5001.0 W2
Rangers
45.4441.5 L4
Mariners
46.4002.0 L2
Athletics
36.3332.5 W1

Texas Rangers are 4-5 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.

Rangers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
4
Andrew McCutchen
1.3531.0364
24
Brandon Nimmo
1.3891.0194
21
Jake Burger
2.324.9276

Rangers News

The Texas Rangers fell to the Cincinnati Reds 2-1, suffering their first sweep of the season and managing only three runs across the series' two home games. Jack Leiter's promising outing, featuring nine strikeouts, was overshadowed by the Rangers' stagnating offense, which has been as lifeless as it was last season. The matchup was a high-profile duel between former top draft picks, but the Rangers' batters couldn't capitalize, leaving fans frustrated as they watched yet another promising start slip away. With a record of 4-5, the Rangers need to shake off this early-season funk and find a way to revitalize their lineup before they dig themselves deeper into a hole. As they head into the next series, the pressure is mounting for the bats to wake up.

Sources
4-5 – Joc’s swat goes for naught, Rangers swept by Reds
Lone Star Ball
4-5 – Joc’s swat goes for naught, Rangers swept by Reds
The Texas Rangers scored one run but the Cincinnati Reds scored two runs. It was a battle between two heralded former No. 2 overall picks today with Texas’ 2021 first-rounder Jack Leiter dueling Cincy’s 2024 first round pick Chase Burns. The two memorable college stars both had electric stuff and nearly identical lines with Leiter […]
Game 9 Game Day Thread – Cincinnati Reds @ Texas Rangers
Lone Star Ball
Game 9 Game Day Thread – Cincinnati Reds @ Texas Rangers
Cincinnati Reds @ Texas Rangers Sunday, April 5, 2026, 1:35 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / RSN, Victory+) The Shed RHP Chase Burns vs. RHP Jack Leiter Today’s Lineups REDS RANGERS TJ Friedl – CF Brandon Nimmo – RF Matt McLain – 2B Wyatt Langford – LF Elly De La Cruz – SS Corey Seager […]
Rangers' fans bamboozled as offense stalls during first home series of season
Nolanwritin
Rangers' fans bamboozled as offense stalls during first home series of season
The Rangers have scored just three runs in the team's first two home games of the season.
Leiter's strong 9-K start a positive in 3 takeaways from series loss to Reds
MLB.com
Leiter's strong 9-K start a positive in 3 takeaways from series loss to Reds
ARLINGTON -- So far, 2026 is looking a whole lot like 2025 at Globe Life Field. The Rangers suffered their first sweep of the season on Sunday afternoon with a 2-1 loss to the Reds to finish off a weekend that looked a whole lot like the ‘25 ballclub’s losses.
With new contacts, Burger could be frightening to face ... literally
MLB.com
With new contacts, Burger could be frightening to face ... literally
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Chase Burns: Dominant in no-decision
Rotowire
Chase Burns: Dominant in no-decision
Burns did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Rangers, allowing one run on five hits and one walk with nine strikeouts over six innings. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Rangers Upcoming Schedule

The Texas Rangers visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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