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This Date in Baseball for June 11-17, 2 TakesJUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Sportlight for: June 11-17, 2 TakesJUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Holt walk-off hit for Rangers in 4-3 win over Giants in 11
Brock Holt hit a game-ending single with two outs in the 11th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers Injury News: Texas Gets Bad News on Ian Kennedy's Injury Update Rangers Injury News: The Texas Rangers got bad news in right-handed pitcher Ian Kennedy's latest injury update.
JUNE 9, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Rangers put closer Kennedy on IL with left hamstring strain The Texas Rangers have placed closer Ian Kennedy on the 10-day injured list because of a mild left hamstring strain.
JUNE 9, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Rangers put closer Kennedy on IL with left hamstring strain
The Texas Rangers have placed closer Ian Kennedy on the 10-day injured list because of a mild left hamstring strainJUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placed on 10-day IL Kennedy was placed on the 10-day injured list with a mild left hamstring strain Wednesday, retroactive to June 6.
Impact Kennedy wasn't available for Tuesday's series opener against the Giants due to his hamstring issue, and he'll miss additional time while he recovers. While it's not yet clear how long he'll be sidelined, the team described the right-hander's strain as mild. Josh Sborz could be a candidate to serve as the interim closer while Kennedy is unavailable.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Levi Weaver: Rangers have placed RHP Ian Kennedy on the... - The Athletic Rangers have placed RHP Ian Kennedy on the 10-day IL, retroactive to June 6 with a mild left hamstring strain. RHP Spencer Patton, who last...
JUNE 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Unavailable with hamstring issue Kennedy was unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Giants due to hamstring soreness, Chris Halicke of SI.com reports.
Impact It's unclear when the injury first surfaced, but 36-year-old last pitched June 4 and gave up two runs over an inning while securing his 12th save of the season. The severity of the injury has yet to be determined, and the Rangers are holding out hope Kennedy won't require a stint on the injured list. Brett Martin and Josh Sborz could be in the mix for saves should the veteran righty be forced to miss any time.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Holds on for save Kennedy allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out one, but it was good enough for the save in Friday's 5-4 win over the Rays.
Impact Kennedy had a three-run cushion as he entered the ninth inning and needed every bit of it. Despite Friday's poor showing, Kennedy's been stellar for the Rangers, converting 12 of 13 save opportunities. The 12 saves -- for a team with just 23 wins -- ties him for seventh in MLB.
JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gibson, Rangers end 9-game skid in 5-4 win over AL-best Rays
Kyle Gibson pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings in his return from the injured list and the Texas Rangers ended a nine-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over Tampa BayJUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ian Kennedy's 'worry about tomorrow, tomorrow' approach has been invaluable for Rangers In addition to delivering on-field results, Kennedy is serving another role as well: passing along the knowledge that was once passed to him
MAY 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Blows first save Kennedy allowed two hits over 1.1 innings in Friday's win over Houston. He blew a save chance but was not charged with a run.
Impact Kennedy was brought in for a four-out save chance with a runner on second base. He coughed up an RBI single to Jose Altuve, blowing the opportunity and charging Joely Rodriguez with his third run. Kennedy lowered his season ERA to 1.96 and is now 11 for 12 in save chances.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
García's homer in 10th gives Rangers 7-5 win over Astros
Adolis García hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 7-5 victory over Houston after Astros rookie Tyler Ivey had been spared a loss in h...MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches 11th save Kennedy struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Monday to record his 11th save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Yankees.
Impact The 36-year-old continues to get the job done as the Rangers' closer. Kennedy is a perfect 11-for-11 on save chances, posting a 2.12 ERA and 21:4 K:BB through 17 innings, and he has a firm grasp on the ninth-inning role.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers snap 6-game skid with 5-2 win over Yankees and Cole
Adolis Garcia and Willie Calhoun homered as the Texas Rangers ended a six-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the New York YankeesMAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures 10th save Kennedy allowed one run and two hits and a walk during the ninth inning to earn the save during Saturday's win over Seattle.
Impact Kennedy was entrusted with a 9-7 lead and managed to escape in nerve-wracking fashion. He's been one of the most reliable closers in the league, as he has yet to blow an opportunity. Kennedy now has allowed only four earned runs across 15 innings while maintaining a 20:2 K:BB.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gallo 2 HRs, Rangers throw out Lewis at plate to top M's 9-8
Rangers rookie center fielder Adolis Garcia threw out Kyle Lewis at the plate on a wild, scrambly play for the final out, and Texas held off the Seattle Mariners 9-8MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tallies ninth save Kennedy walked one and struck out three in a scoreless ninth inning to secure the save against Minnesota on Wednesday.
Impact Kennedy was entrusted with a 3-1 lead and struck out the side to record his ninth save of the season. He's been one of the most reliable closers in the league, as he has yet to blow an opportunity and is also the only Ranger to record a save this season. Kennedy's skills back up his strong start, as he has allowed only three earned runs across 14 innings while maintaining a 20:1 K:BB.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Records extra-inning save Kennedy earned the save Tuesday against the Twins after pitching a scoreless inning, giving up one hit and striking out one.
Impact Another outing, another save for Kennedy. The veteran right-hander has gone 8-for-8 in save opportunities this season while posting a 17:0 K:BB in 14 appearances. He was efficient in this one, too, as he tossed all but one of his seven pitches for strikes to retire the side in order in the bottom of the 10th inning. Despite his age, Kennedy has emerged as one of the league's most reliable closers through the first few weeks of the 2021 seaosn.
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
García homers in 10th, Rangers come back to beat Twins 6-3
Adolis García hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to complete the Texas Rangers’ comeback in a 6-3 win against the Minnesota TwinsMAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches another save Kennedy recorded his seventh save of the season Sunday against the Red Sox after pitching a scoreless ninth inning.
Impact Kennedy is now 7-for-7 in save opportunities this season and closed things out quickly in this one, needing just five pitches to retire Marwin Gonzalez, Hunter Renfroe and Franchy Cordero in order. Kennedy has now tossed four scoreless outings in a row and has yet to allow a walk across 12 innings in 12 appearances this season.
MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Texas Rangers rally for 5-3 victory over Boston Red Sox
David Dahl and Brock Holt hit RBI singles in Texas’ three-run eighth, and the Rangers took advantage of a costly error on Alex Verdugo, topping the Boston Red Sox 5-3MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Closes out Boston Kennedy struck out the side in the ninth inning to pick up his sixth save in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Red Sox.
Impact Kenney threw 16 strikes among 19 pitches to set down Rafael Devers, Christian Vazquez and Bobby Dalbec in order. Texas had an unsettled bullpen coming out of spring training, but Kennedy has solidified the end-game with six saves in six opportunities.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kiner-Falefa, Calhoun power Rangers past Red Sox 8-6
Isiah Kiner-Falefa homered and had an RBI triple among his trio of hits, and Willie Calhoun’s three hits included a two-run homer as the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 8-6MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
