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Thoughts on a 7-3 Rangers loss
TL;DR
The Texas Rangers lost 7-3 to the Seattle Mariners, struggling with pitching and leaving 16 runners on base despite 11 hits and eight walks. Nathan Eovaldi and Cal Quantrill had tough outings, while Josh Jung hit a home run.
Key points
- Rangers lost 7-3 to Mariners
- Nathan Eovaldi struggled on the mound
- Josh Jung hit a home run
- Rangers left 16 runners on base
- Ezequiel Duran and Wyatt Langford had three hits each
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- At least the Rangers scored an earned run off of George Kirby.
- That hadnāt happened in a long, long time.
- Overall, though a frustrating game. The pitching wasnāt great, and the offense had lots of opportunities but didnāt cash in.
- All that leads to a loss.
- For the second game in a row, a veteran Rangers starter struggled to miss bats against the Mariners, resulting in a shorter-than-desired outing. Nathan Eovaldi needed 25 pitches to get through the first inning, when the Mariners took a 1-0 lead, then 22 pitches to get through four batters in the second. In the first nine batters there was a 10 pitch at bat against Eovaldi, a nine pitch at bat, and an eight pitch at bat.
- A six pitch third got things a little back on track, though Seattle scored twice more off of Eovaldi in the fourth. Eovaldi started the sixth, but allowed a homer to Luke Raley and a single to , leading Skip Schumaker to go to the pen.
Q&A
What were the key issues in the Rangers' 7-3 loss to the Mariners?
The Rangers struggled with pitching, particularly Nathan Eovaldi, and failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities, leaving 16 runners on base.
How did Nathan Eovaldi perform against the Mariners?
Nathan Eovaldi had a rough outing, needing 25 pitches to get through the first inning and allowing multiple runs before being replaced.
Who were the standout players for the Rangers in the game?
Josh Jung hit a home run, while Ezequiel Duran and Wyatt Langford each contributed three hits, showing signs of improvement.
What does the Rangers' loss mean for their upcoming games?
The loss adds pressure on the Rangers as they head into their final game of the road trip, highlighting the need for better performance before their off day.
