Game Texas Rangers @ Houston Astros (July 12th, 2024)

[Ranger]

Tough Loss in Houston: Rangers Fall 6-3 to Astros ​

Hey Rangers fans! It wasn’t the result we hoped for tonight as our Texas Rangers fell 6-3 to the Houston Astros. Let’s dive into the game recap and see how it unfolded.

Early Tension ​

The game started with a bit of promise for us. Marcus Semien reached on an infield single in the first inning, but we couldn't capitalize, with Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford unable to bring him home. Our defense held strong, with a scoreless first inning for both sides.

Astros Break the Ice ​

The Astros got on the board in the third inning thanks to a fielding error by Corey Seager, which allowed Mauricio Dubón to score. They added another run in the 4th with a homer from Jake Meyers and a double by Jon Singleton. Despite our best efforts, Nathaniel Lowe and Jonah Heim couldn't convert any chances into runs.

Seager's Blast Gives Hope ​

In the 6th inning, our bats finally came alive with Corey Seager's 2-run homer that brought Marcus Semien home, cutting the lead to 3-2. We had hopes of rallying back, but strikeouts from Josh Smith, Wyatt Langford, and Nathaniel Lowe stifled our attempt for more runs.

Tough 6th Inning ​

The bottom of the 6th was brutal. After a throwing error, Jose Altuve nailed a 3-run homer off José Ureña. This pushed the score to 6-2, creating a substantial hurdle for us to overcome.

Final Push Falls Short ​

We tried to mount a comeback in the later innings. In the 7th, Travis Jankowski scored on a Corey Seager single, but we couldn’t get any more runs across. Stellar defense and pitching from the Astros proved too much, closing out the game with a final score of 6-3.

Despite the loss, kudos to Corey Seager and Marcus Semien for their relentless effort. We're back on the mound soon, and we'll come stronger! Let's keep our spirits high and continue to support our boys. Go Rangers!

Scoreboard for Rangers @ Astros (July 13th, 2024)​

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0​	0​	1​	1​	1​	3​	0​	0​	0​	6​	9​	0​
	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	2​	1​	0​	0​	3​	7​	2​