14-16 – Rangers saddle deGrom with 3-2 loss to Yankees

TL;DR

The Texas Rangers lost 3-2 to the New York Yankees, despite Jacob deGrom's strong six-inning performance. The Rangers struggled with runners in scoring position, leaving ten on base and ultimately losing the series.

Key points

Texas Rangers lost 3-2 to New York Yankees
Jacob deGrom pitched six innings, allowing one run
Rangers left ten runners on base
Next game features Nathan Eovaldi for Rangers
Rangers finished homestand with series loss

Texas RangersNew York YankeesJacob deGromNathan Eovaldi

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - APRIL 28: Brandon Nimmo #24 of the Texas Rangers gets a broken-bat single against the New York Yankees during the third inning at Globe Life Field on April 28, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images The **Texas Rangers** scored two runs but the **New York Yankees** scored three runs. The Yankees got the customary two-out first inning run that the generous Rangers hand out every game. With some excellent starting pitching and some highlight-reel defense from both teams, score stays there. Sixth inning, 1-0 game. The Rangers get the first two runners on against Cam Schlittler. 3-4-5 hitters coming up. Here’s their chance. Except, inning over in eight pitches without even advancing the runners. Immediately after Jacob deGrom exited in a 1-0 game through six innings, Jalen Beeks gives up a home run. 2-0, a troubling deficit. Eighth inning, 2-0 game. The Rangers get the first two runners on. Schlitter has hit the showers. 4-5-6 hitters coming up. Another chance. It’s not yet May and the Rangers ask Joc Pederson to sac bunt. Joc Pederson fails to bunt the runners over. The next two hitters K on a total of seven pitches. The next half inning, homers off . It’s 3-0. Lax Yankees defense helps the Rangers get a rally going. gets their customary ninth inning runs to make it close. Lose on double play with tying run at second base. 1-for-10 with RISP overall. Ten left of base. Rangers lose. Series loss. Losing homestand. See ya tomorrow! **Player of the Game**: deGrom lowered his ERA to 2.01 on the year as he tied his longest outing of the season with six innings of one-run ball. It’s too bad he wasn’t perfect, I suppose. **Up Next**: The Rangers and Yankees close out this series with Texas finishing up their homestand. RHP is set to pitch for Texas in the finale opposite right-handed top prospect Elmer Rodriguez who will be making his MLB debut for New York. The Wednesday afternoon first pitch from The Shed is scheduled for 1:35 pm CDT and your eyeballs can view it via the Rangers Sports Network if you’re so inclined.

Q&A

What was Jacob deGrom's performance in the game against the Yankees?

Jacob deGrom pitched six innings, allowing only one run and lowering his ERA to 2.01.

How did the Texas Rangers perform with runners in scoring position against the Yankees?

The Rangers went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and left ten runners on base during the game.

Who is pitching for the Texas Rangers in the next game against the Yankees?

Nathan Eovaldi is set to pitch for the Rangers in the finale against Yankees' top prospect Elmer Rodriguez.

14-16 – Rangers saddle deGrom with 3-2 loss to Yankees

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