Texas Rangers News & Updates
The Texas Rangers were 67-70, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers bested the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 at American Family Field.
An even split between good and bad. Last night's win by 3 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Pulling the other way, losing ground in the standings, now 2th.
Rangers Game on August 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Globe Life Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Jacob deGrom (9-9, 4.21 ERA) vs Gage Jump (6-8, 4.69 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 75°F, Wind 4 mph |
Rangers Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Texas Rangers bested the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 at American Family Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 1 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- Joc Pederson went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Ezequiel Duran went 2-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Rangers Record & Standings
AL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Astros
|
|
69 | 68 | .504 | W1 | |
|
Rangers
|
|
67 | 70 | .489 | 2.0 | W1 |
|
Mariners
|
|
64 | 73 | .467 | 5.0 | L4 |
|
Athletics
|
|
53 | 84 | .387 | 16.0 | L3 |
|
Angels
|
|
52 | 85 | .380 | 17.0 | L7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | .236 | .725 | 77 | |
| 15 | .273 | .781 | 73 | |
| 24 | .234 | .809 | 49 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 1.65 | 0.75 | 60.0 | |
| 3-3 | 2.96 | 1.43 | 51.2 | |
| 9-9 | 4.21 | 1.18 | 130.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Rangers News
The Texas Rangers staved off a sweep in Milwaukee with a 7-4 victory, but the win only slightly masks the deeper issues plaguing the team. Kumar Rocker's shaky start, allowing the first four Brewers to reach base, exposed the pitching flaws that have haunted the Rangers all season. Ezequiel Duran's energetic performance provided a much-needed spark, as he emphasized the importance of simplicity in their offensive approach. However, Brandon Nimmo's noticeable slump looms large, especially as the team clings to its playoff hopes. With a record now sitting at 67-70, it’s clear the Rangers must quickly address these critical flaws if they want to make a late-season push. Time is running out, and they can’t afford any more slips against tough competition.
Rangers Upcoming Schedule
The Texas Rangers host the Tampa Bay Rays for a 4-game series starting Thursday.
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