Rangers Strike Early and Hold On for Victory
What an awesome game for the Texas Rangers!
Our boys traveled to LA and took down the Dodgers with a convincing 3-1 victory. Let's break down the action! 
Quick Start in the 1st Inning
Top of the 1st, our bats started hot! Josh Smith singled to right, followed by Adolis García hitting another single to left. Nathaniel Lowe grounded out to shortstop but managed to bring Smith home to get us on the board. Then, Wyatt Langford stepped up with a clutch single, scoring García and putting us up 2-0. Langford even stole second, showing off those wheels!
Steady Pitching Keeps Dodgers in Check
Our pitching was lights out tonight! Kirby Yates and the bullpen kept the Dodgers at bay. The Dodgers managed only one run, a solo homer in the 7th by Andy Pages. Props to Yates for closing it out striking out the side in the 9th inning, even stranding a runner at second base due to a balk.
Dodgers' Late Threat Defused
Speaking of the 9th inning, it got tense. After Teoscar Hernández walked and advanced to second on a balk, the Dodgers had two strikeouts from Pages and Heyward, seasons were on the line when Will Smith came in to pinch hit for Lux. But Yates was composed and struck him out swinging to end the game. Huge relief!
Key Performances
- Wyatt Langford: 2 hits, 1 RBI, 2 stolen bases. Kid's got game!
- Josh Smith and Adolis García: Setting the table early with timely hitting.
- Kirby Yates: Stellar closing performance, sealing the win.
What a game, Rangers fans! Let's keep this momentum going! On to the next one!
Scoreboard for Rangers @ Dodgers (June 14th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |