Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 48-47, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers were dismantled by the Houston Astros 3-9 at Globe Life Field.
Steady as she goes. A 6-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. But moved into first. That's a big deal for the score.
Rangers Game on July 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | MacKenzie Gore (5-8, 4.72 ERA) vs Cristian Javier (0-1, 10.22 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers were dismantled by the Houston Astros 3-9 at Globe Life Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- Ezequiel Duran went 2-4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rangers
|
|
48 | 47 | .505 | L1 | |
|
Mariners
|
|
47 | 49 | .490 | 1.5 | L5 |
|
Astros
|
|
47 | 50 | .485 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Athletics
|
|
41 | 54 | .432 | 7.0 | L8 |
|
Angels
|
|
38 | 58 | .396 | 10.5 | L1 |
Texas Rangers are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.
Rangers Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | .242 | .731 | 58 | |
| 10 | .272 | .761 | 50 | |
| 15 | .234 | .794 | 32 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 1.65 | 0.64 | 43.2 | |
| 7-5 | 3.49 | 1.01 | 100.2 | |
| 1-1 | 2.29 | 1.30 | 39.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Rangers News
The Texas Rangers faltered against the Houston Astros, suffering a 9-3 defeat that showcased the vulnerabilities of their pitching, particularly Kumar Rocker who struggled early on. After a promising start to the draft, where they picked up potential future stars like lefty Gio Rojas at No. 16 and the intriguing Brody Bumila in the third round, this loss serves as a sobering reminder that rebuilding is a marathon, not a sprint. As the Rangers look to solidify their roster for the future, the immediate concern is how to rebound from this setback and regain momentum in the division. With a record of 48-47, every game counts as they strive to keep pace in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers visit the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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