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Chandler, Pirates Routed By Rangers in Rubber Match
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost 6-1 to the Texas Rangers in a rubber match at Globe Life Field, with rookie Bubba Chandler on the mound. Evan Carter's inside-the-park home run contributed to the Rangers' victory.
Key points
- Pittsburgh Pirates lost 6-1 to Texas Rangers
- Bubba Chandler was the starting pitcher for the Pirates
- Evan Carter hit an inside-the-park home run
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Rookie right-hander Bubba Chandler and the Pittsburgh Pirates were routed 6-1 by the Texas Rangers in Thursday’s rubber match at Globe Life Field.
Scoring Plays
Bottom 3rd, 2-0 TEX: Evan Carter hit a two-run inside-the-park home run off Pirates starter Bubba Chandler (1-2). Ryan O’Hearn couldn’t track down a deep fly to right-center and the ball bounced hard off the wall giving Carter enough time to circle the bases.
Bottom 4th, 6-0 TEX: The Rangers (13-12) tacked on four more runs off Chandler. Joc Pederson singled home Josh Smith and Corey Seager whacked a three-run homerto right field.
Top 5th, 6-1 TEX: Oneil Cruz hit his second home run in as many games with a solo shot to right-center field off Rangers starter Jacob deGrom (2-0).
Key Moment
Q&A
What was the final score of the Pirates vs Rangers game?
The final score was 6-1 in favor of the Texas Rangers.
Who hit the inside-the-park home run for the Rangers?
Evan Carter hit a two-run inside-the-park home run for the Texas Rangers.
What is Bubba Chandler's record after the game against the Rangers?
Bubba Chandler's record is now 1-2 following the game against the Texas Rangers.
