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Skip Schumaker accepted blame for the Texas Rangers' loss to the Athletics, stating he should have walked Shea Langeliers. The game was tied when Schumaker brought in Cole Winn to face Langeliers, who capitalized on the situation.
Key points
- Skip Schumaker took responsibility for the loss
- Game was tied when Cole Winn faced Shea Langeliers
- Langeliers capitalized on the pitching decision
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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: MacKenzie Gore #1 of the Texas Rangers walks back to the dugout with his head down after he was taken out of the game against the Athletics in the bottom of the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park on April 14, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Morning, all!
Skip Schumaker took responsibility for yesterday’s loss in a postgame presser, saying he should have walked Shea Langeliers in a tie game with first base open.
The game was tied up when Schumaker brought in Cole Winn to face Langeliers in the fifth with a lefty due up behind him, a situation Langeliers promptly remedied.
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Q&A
What did Skip Schumaker say about the Rangers' loss to the Athletics?
Skip Schumaker took responsibility for the loss, stating he should have walked Shea Langeliers in a tie game.
What was the situation when Cole Winn faced Shea Langeliers?
The game was tied when Schumaker brought in Cole Winn to pitch to Langeliers with a lefty due up behind him.
How did Shea Langeliers impact the game against the Rangers?
Shea Langeliers capitalized on the situation by hitting successfully against Cole Winn, contributing to the Rangers' loss.
