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A Tough Day in Arlington 
Well, it wasn't the kind of game we hoped for, but the Texas Rangers gave it a good fight against the Baltimore Orioles. The final score was 8-4 in favor of the Orioles, but there were definitely some moments worth noting.Early Setbacks
The first inning started off quietly with neither team scoring. However, things quickly took a turn in the second inning. Errors and key hits from the Orioles, including a throwing error by our pitcher, allowed them to score four unanswered runs. By the end of the 2nd inning, we were trailing 4-2 after clutch hits from Andrew Knizner.Mullins & Westburg Homers Hurt Us
In the third inning, Cedric Mullins hit a solo home run, extending the Orioles' lead to 5-2. We just couldn't catch a break as Jordan Westburg also went deep in the 6th inning, bringing the score to 7-2. It was a tough pill to swallow as our bullpen struggled to contain the Orioles' bats.Eighth Inning Rally Falls Short
We showed some grit in the bottom of the 8th. Wyatt Langford hit a double that brought in Marcus Semien and moved Corey Seager to third. Adolis Garcia grounded out but managed to score Seager, making it 7-4. Just when we thought we were gaining momentum, Nathaniel Lowe struck out, ending our rally.Closing Moments
Despite our best efforts in the 9th, an insurance homer by Ryan O'Hearn off José Leclerc made it 8-4. We had one last gasp in the bottom of the 9th; Leody Taveras singled and stole second, but we couldn't bring him home. Corey Seager struck out to end the game.Looking Ahead
It was a challenging game, but we look forward to bouncing back in the next one. We showed heart and determination, and there were definitely a few standout moments that give us hope for the upcoming games. Let's keep our heads up, Rangers fans!
Keep the faith, and Go Rangers!
Scoreboard for Orioles @ Rangers (July 20th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 0 |