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Tough Loss in Arlington 
Well, fellow Texas Rangers fans, our boys fought hard, but it just wasn't enough against the Houston Astros in Arlington last night. The game started with some promising action from the Rangers, but the Astros came back swinging in the 7th inning, ultimately securing a 6-3 victory over us. Let's dive into how things unfolded.Strong Start from the Rangers 
We kicked off the game with strong pitching that kept the Astros scoreless through the first five innings. Josh Jung and Evan Carter helped us take a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second when they capitalized on some sloppy fielding by the Astros. Jonah Heim's clutch single knocked in both Jung and Carter, giving us the early lead.The Crucial Seventh Inning 
Things took a disappointing turn in the top of the 7th inning when the Astros came alive. Our bullpen struggled to contain the Astros' bats, and Christian Walker's three-run homer just added salt to the wound. This inning alone allowed them to take a 6-2 lead. A hard pill to swallow, but resilience is key in baseball.Late Efforts and Determination 
Facing a significant deficit, our guys tried to rally in the bottom of the 9th inning. Josh Jung launched a solo homer to cut the lead to 6-3, giving us a glimmer of hope. Unfortunately, the momentum didn't last, and despite some good attempts, we couldn't overcome the Astros' lead. We'll shake this one off and come back stronger. Onward, Rangers! Looking forward to our next chance on the diamond.
Let's keep cheering on our team, no matter what! #TexasForever 
Scoreboard for Astros @ Rangers (May 17th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 1 |