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Behind Joc Pederson, red-hot Rangers seek sweep of Cards
Texas Rangers slugger Joc Pederson might not fit the mold of a traditional leadoff hitter, but there's no denying that he's been a perfect fit since moving into the role.,Pederson has been on a tear for the Rangers, who aim to complete a sweep of their three-game series against the host St. Louis Ca...
Rangers score 3 runs in 9th inning to subdue Cardinals
Joc Pederson had three hits, including a go-ahead RBI single in a three-run ninth inning, and the visiting Texas Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4 on Tuesday.,Josh Jung followed with a run-scoring single against Riley O'Brien (3-3) to help Texas extend its winning streak to a season-high five...
Rangers ride strong starting pitching into rematch vs. Cards
The Texas Rangers still are seeking answers for their inconsistent offense, but their pitching staff appears more than equipped to keep the team in contention for now.,The Rangers will aim for their season-high fifth straight victory when they continue a three-game series against the host St. Louis ...
Jacob deGrom earns 100th victory as Rangers edge Cardinals
Jacob deGrom tossed five shutout innings to earn his 100th career victory and the visiting Texas Rangers opened a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals with a 2-1 win on Monday.,Ezequiel Duran doubled in a run among his three hits and Joc Pederson delivered an RBI single for Texas, which...
Rangers finally on a roll, next dealing with Cards
The Texas Rangers, fresh off a sweep of the Kansas City Royals, hit the road for a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals starting Monday night, hopeful to bring their just-uncovered offense with them.,The Rangers' three-game winning streak is their longest since a three-gamer from April ...
Rangers cruise past Royals to notch three-game sweep
Jack Leiter matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over 5 2/3 scoreless innings, while Josh Jung and Ezequiel Duran recorded two-RBI hits, as the Texas Rangers completed their three-game, home series sweep of the scuffling Kansas City Royals with Sunday's 6-3 victory at Arlington, Texas.,Leiter (3...
Rangers ride late uprising into rematch vs. skidding Royals
If the Kansas City Royals plan to halt their five-game losing streak, they must do so without one of their top performers. ,The Royals, minus injured star Maikel Garcia, will turn to Michael Wacha for his 300th career start on Sunday afternoon when they face the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. ,F...
Royals stunned by Rangers, suffer fifth straight loss
Ezequiel Duran dropped a walk-off, RBI single into right field, and the Texas Rangers rallied for three runs in the ninth inning to win 7-6 over the scuffling Kansas City Royals on Saturday in Arlington, Texas.,Texas trailed 6-4 entering the ninth, when Joc Pederson led off with an opposite-field ho...
Rangers OF Wyatt Langford to begin rehab assignment
Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.,The 24-year-old landed on the injured list in late April with a forearm flexor strain. Since then, the Rangers have recorded an underwhelming 14-20 record.,Last season, Langford posted 22...
Rangers eager to keep offense rolling vs. reeling Royals
In a matchup of struggling offenses, the Texas Rangers broke out at the plate Friday to build some needed confidence and potential momentum. ,Following one of their most dominant performances of the season, the Rangers will try to hand the visiting Kansas City Royals a fifth straight defeat when the...
Resurgent Rangers rout struggling Royals
MacKenzie Gore allowed four hits over 6 1/3 scoreless innings, and Ezequel Duran's two-run single highlighted a four-run first, as the Texas Rangers sent the visiting Kansas City Royals to a fourth straight defeat with Friday night's 9-1 victory at Arlington, Texas.,Brandon Nimmo and Nicky Lopez eac...
Teams in need of slump-buster clash as Rangers host Royals
Two teams trending in the wrong direction meet when the Texas Rangers begin a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Friday in Arlington, Texas.,Kansas City has lost 13 of its past 16 to slip a season-low 12 games under .500. Texas has dropped six of its past seven to fall a season-wors...
Surging Astros secure series win over Rangers
Jeremy Pena and Isaac Paredes homered and Spencer Arrighetti tossed six strong innings as the Houston Astros clinched a series win with a 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.,Arrighetti (7-1) allowed one run on three hits with one walk and three strikeouts for Houston, whi...
Astros' Yordan Alvarez rides 'incredible' run into finale vs. Rangers
The Texas Rangers seemingly have run out of answers for Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez, who has dominated the first three contests of the four-game series between the teams.,Alvarez has homered twice in back-to-back games for the Astros, who have won two of the three contests heading into the...
Yordan Alvarez bangs two more homers as Astros edge Rangers
Yordan Alvarez went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs, including a go-ahead blast in the eighth inning, and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.,Alvarez has hit five home runs in his last three games to pull even with Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Muraka...
Andrew McCutchen designated for assignment by Rangers
The Texas Rangers designated former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen for assignment on Wednesday, delivering a blow to the 39-year-old's career.,McCutchen was once one of the top players in the game and was an NL All-Star in five consecutive seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates (2011-15). But he d...
Rangers' giveaway celebrates Nolan Ryan's 'bloody lip' game
The Texas Rangers found a colorful way to promote a stadium blood drive being held on Friday in Arlington.,All fans attending the series opener against the Kansas City Royals at Globe Life Field will receive a "Nolan Ryan Bloody Lip" jersey.,The unique promotional item "replicates the stain" that wa...
Rangers’ Jacob deGrom faces Astros in search of 100th career win
Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom looks to bounce back from a pair of rough starts when he takes the mound against the Houston Astros on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.,Houston opened the four-game series on Monday with three pitchers throwing a combined no-hitter in a 9-0 victory. The Rangers respo...
Rangers hold off Astros after erupting for 8 runs in first inning
Joc Pederson capped an eight-run first inning with a three-run homer and the Texas Rangers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 10-7 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.,One night after three Houston pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter in a 9-0 victory in the series ope...
After combined no-hitter vs. Rangers, Astros strive for fifth straight win
One day after recording the 18th no-hitter in franchise history, the Houston Astros will look to carry the momentum into Tuesday night's game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas.,Houston won the series opener 9-0 on Monday on a gem behind Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert and Alimber Santa. The t...