17-20 – Rangers experiment with no-outfielder defense in 9-2 finale loss to Yankees

TL;DR

The Texas Rangers lost 9-2 to the New York Yankees, experimenting with a no-outfielder defense. Ezequiel Duran was the standout player for the Rangers, driving in both runs.

Key points

Texas Rangers lost 9-2 to New York Yankees
Ezequiel Duran drove in both runs for the Rangers
Rangers used a no-outfielder defense in the game
Nathan Eovaldi did not pitch due to previous game
Next game is against the Chicago Cubs

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May 7, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) fails to catch an infield pop fly by New York Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham (not pictured) during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images The **Texas Rangers** scored twice but the **New York Yankees** scored nine runs. No team in the American League is very good right now except for the team the Rangers have played like six times in the last two weeks, which happens to be the team they played today. The Rangers won two of those games and they were both games started by Nathan Eovaldi. Eovaldi couldn’t pitch today because he pitched last night. Therefore, the Rangers lost. Why did that happen? Well, maybe manager Skip Schumaker will have some interesting quotes about some of his decisions after this one. He is, after all, the guy who decided to start habitual designated hitter Joc Pederson in the outfield for the first time in eons only to see that go about as well as you’d expect and also made the choice to leave left-handed starter MacKenzie Gore in a game holding onto a tenuous 2-1 lead despite nearing 100 pitches, loading the bases, and having already walked two left-handed batters in what would devolve into the fateful six-run sixth inning that buried the Rangers. However, my advice is to not wait for Skip’s insight on this one and to instead never think about today’s game again for the rest of your life. **Player of the Game**: has replaced as being the player mentioned here every game. Today Duran homered, walked twice, and drove in both of Texas’ runs which at one point seemed like it would be enough to win until the Yankees remembered they’re actually the only good team in the league. **Up Next**: No rest for the wicked as the Rangers fly home and immediately begin a series with the , a squad that is a half game out from having the best record in the other league. RHP is expected to pitch for Texas against a pitcher to be determined for the National League’s squad. The first pitch in the Friday evening series opener from The Shed is scheduled for 7:05 pm CDT and you can catch it on the Rangers Sports Network.

Q&A

What was the score of the Texas Rangers vs New York Yankees game on May 7, 2026?

The Texas Rangers lost to the New York Yankees with a score of 9-2.

Who was the standout player for the Texas Rangers in their loss to the Yankees?

Ezequiel Duran was the standout player, hitting a home run and driving in both of the Rangers' runs.

What unusual defensive strategy did the Texas Rangers use against the Yankees?

The Texas Rangers experimented with a no-outfielder defense during the game against the Yankees.

17-20 – Rangers experiment with no-outfielder defense in 9-2 finale loss to Yankees

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