Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 27-31, 3rd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers escaped with a win against the Kansas City Royals 7-6 at Globe Life Field.
It's a wash right now. A 3-4 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. Counterbalancing that, took last night by 1. That matters.
Rangers Game on May 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jack Leiter (2-4, 4.75 ERA) vs Michael Wacha (4-2, 2.69 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 54°F, Wind 5 mph |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers escaped with a win against the Kansas City Royals 7-6 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 2 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jake Burger went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
- Joc Pederson went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Josh Jung went 3-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Danny Jansen went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mariners
|
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30 | 29 | .508 | W5 | |
|
Athletics
|
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28 | 30 | .483 | 1.5 | W1 |
|
Rangers
|
|
27 | 31 | .466 | 2.5 | W2 |
|
Astros
|
|
27 | 33 | .450 | 3.5 | W1 |
|
Angels
|
|
23 | 36 | .390 | 7.0 | W1 |
Texas Rangers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | .244 | .721 | 37 | |
| 7 | .312 | .857 | 23 | |
| 4 | .289 | .796 | 29 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 2.16 | 0.60 | 25.0 | |
| 3-4 | 3.77 | 1.01 | 59.2 | |
| 4-4 | 3.96 | 1.19 | 61.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .167 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Rangers News
The Texas Rangers clawed their way to a 7-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals, showcasing a much-needed late-game rally that saw them score seven runs despite allowing four to the Royals in the seventh inning. Ezequiel Duran, who continues to make his case for everyday playing time, delivered his first walk-off hit, proving he's a vital part of this roster as they aim to break free from their recent 2-5 slump. The win bumps the Rangers to a 27-31 record, but it’s hard to shake off the negative vibes from a run differential that’s still troubling. As Wyatt Langford inches closer to returning from injury, the Rangers desperately need consistent contributions from their lineup to sustain this momentum against Kansas City.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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