{"id":268601,"date":"2025-08-24T05:32:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T05:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/268601\/"},"modified":"2025-08-24T05:32:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T05:32:22","slug":"texas-rangers-clobber-cleveland-guardians-in-blowout-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/268601\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Rangers clobber Cleveland Guardians in blowout win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The Texas Rangers scored ten runs while the Cleveland Guardians scored zero runs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Well that\u2019ll do wonders for the ol\u2019 Pythagorean where our Texas Rangers are mighty vikings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">To earn the win, the Rangers got contributions from several young bats that have had bumpy roads trying to integrate themselves as big leaguers. That\u2019s been one of the key issues with the the lack of production at the plate over the last couple of seasons, but tonight was a massive success story.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Cody Freeman kicked off the scoring with a two-run home run in the second inning, the first dong of his big league career. Overall, Freeman went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Wyatt Langford had two more doubles and a walk as he continues to heat up in the season\u2019s final weeks. Meanwhile, Ezequiel Duran is slashing .386\/.413\/.477 over the last couple of weeks and drove in three runs while also hitting a double tonight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Josh Jung has become a something of the poster boy for the struggles of transitioning prospects to lineup regulars this season. Tonight Jung led the way with a couple of hits, a home run, a walk, and three runs scored.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">With veteran Adolis Garcia also chipping in with a home run, the Rangers collected six extra base hits on their way to a second consecutive win over Cleveland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Player of the Game: While the young bats were slugging, Jack Leiter was shoving. Leiter had a career-high 10 strikeouts while allowing just two hits in seven shutout innings of work. Perhaps the most impressive thing for Leiter tonight was that he walked zero batters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Up Next: The Rangers conclude this series with an opportunity to sweep with RHP Merrill Kelly on the mound against Gavin Williams for Cleveland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The Sunday afternoon first pitch from The Shed is set for 1:35 pm CT and will be aired on the Rangers Sports Network.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Texas Rangers scored ten runs while the Cleveland Guardians scored zero runs. 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