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ALCS Game 1 highlights: Rangers win 2-0 behind Jordan Montgomery gem

The Rangers have a 1-0 series lead heading into Game 2 of the ALCS after taking down the Astros, 2-0, in Game 1 on Sunday.

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Heim the 'unsung hero of this postseason run' ARLINGTON -- Jonah Heim has always loved the state of Texas. A native of Amherst, N.Y., about 15 miles outside of Buffalo, he doesn’t rememb...

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

Watch: Jonah Heim's clutch play helps preserve Rangers' Game 1 win over Orioles Heim gunned down Gunnar Henderson’s attempt to steal second in the ninth inning of a 3-2 win.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Knocks in three Heim went 1-for-4 with a walk and three RBI in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Mariners.

Impact Heim had a two-run single in the third inning then walked with the bases loaded in the fourth. The catcher's rate statistics fell off following a August wrist injury, but Heim remained productive as a run producer, knocking in 25 runs over 40 games since returning from the injury. For the season, Heim has a .375 batting average, .705 slugging percentage and a 1.117 OPS with runners in scoring position.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

RBI in four straight Heim went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Saturday's 2-0 win over Seattle.

Impact Heim extended a hit streak to four consecutive games with a run-producing single in the fourth inning. In addition to hits in four straight, Heim has driven in a run in all four. The catcher is 5-for-12 with two doubles, a home run, seven RBI and four runs scored during that stretch. Heim is up 92 RBI over 123 games.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bat showing life Heim went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run, three RBI and a second run scored in Wednesday's 15-5 win over Boston.

Impact Heim has slumped since his return from the injured list Aug. 13, but his bat showed life the last two games against the Red Sox. The catcher has two doubles, a home run and five RBI in wins over Boston. He's hit .202 (20-for-99) since his return from a two-week absence to heal a strained tendon in his left wrist, but he's trending up. Heim is batting .273 (9-for-33) with three homers, three doubles, 13 RBI and six runs scored over the last nine games.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting amid struggles Heim is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Cleveland.

Impact Austin Hedges will start at catcher and bat ninth as Mitch Garver serves as the Rangers' designated hitter and cleanup man. Heim has slashed just .191/.223/.326 in 94 plate appearances since he returned Aug. 13 from a two-week absence to heal a strained tendon in his left wrist.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in win Heim went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 9-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Heim homered in the third inning, giving him RBI in four straight contests. He went 6-for-18 with two home runs and eight RBI during the four-game sweep of Toronto. Heim's wrist injury has hurt his production, but his performance against the Blue Jays is an encouraging sign. The injury has not impacted his playing time, as he's started 11 of 13 games during the month of September,

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davis Schneider nabs Jonah Heim | 09/13/2023 Davis Schneider makes a spinning play, nabbing Jonah Heim for the second out of the top of the 2nd inning

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • MLB.COM

Switch-hitting Heim hoping for offensive revival post-injury This story was excerpted from Kennedi Landry’s Rangers Beat newsletter. Julia Kreuz contributed to this edition. To read the full newsletter...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

Provides separation in win Heim went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and five RBI in Monday's 10-4 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Heim connected for a grand slam as part of the Rangers' five-run seventh to put away Toronto. It was his second home run -- both grannies -- since returning from a wrist injury in mid-August. Heim hasn't been the same consistent producer since his return. While he's driven in 12 runs in 23 games, nine have come in two games.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers slam Blue Jays as Jonah Heim drives in 5 Jonah Heim had five RBIs with a grand slam and a double and the visiting Texas Rangers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 10-4 on Monday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rangers slam Blue Jays with help from 5 RBI by Jonah Heim Jonah Heim had five RBIs with a grand slam and a double and the visiting Texas Rangers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 10-4 Monday night.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Heim launches grand slam, Carter hits 1st career home run as the Rangers beat the Blue Jays 10-4

Jonah Heim hit his third career grand slam, Evan Carter launched his first major league home run and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-4 in the opener of a four-game...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Heim will not start Saturday's game against Oakland.

Impact Heim hits the bench for the first time in a week. He's faded down the stretch along with the entire Rangers team, hitting just .177/.227/.258 since returning from a wrist injury in mid-August. Austin Hedges will start behind the plate.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers catcher Jonah Heim cleared to bat from right side The addition of Heim — an All-Star who's hit well vs. LHP as a right-handed batter — could do wonders for the Rangers' offense.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Cleared to face lefties Heim took batting practice from the right side of the plate Sunday and has been cleared to make starts against left-handed pitching, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

Impact When he was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Aug. 13, Heim had been limited to batting from the left side of the plate since he hadn't fully healed from a strained wrist tendon. Three weeks later, the switch-hitting Heim looks like he'll now have the platoon advantage in each of his plate appearances as the regular season winds down. Heim will hit from the left side of the plate to start Sunday's contest while he starts at catcher and bat sixth with the Rangers opposing Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Saturday's lineup Heim is not in Saturday's lineup against the Twins.

Impact Heim is hitting .148 with one home run, four runs and 10 RBI over his last 21 games. Mitch Garver will start at catcher while Sam Huff starts at designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Heim is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Heim started the previous two games and will receive a day off after going 3-for-9 with a grand slam and a walk. Austin Hedges will step in behind the plate to catch for Andrew Heaney.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops grand slam in loss Heim went 1-for-6 with a grand slam in Sunday's 7-6 extra-innings loss to the Twins.

Impact The fourth-inning slam was Heim's first extra-base hit in 11 games since he returned from a wrist injury. In that span, he's gone an awful 3-for-30 (.100) with a 2:8 BB:K, a dry spell that saw him on the bench Friday and Saturday. Heim has been one of the better offensive catchers in baseball this season with a .265/.322/.455 slash line, 15 homers, 74 RBI, 51 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases over 101 contests. Mitch Garver hasn't been bad either, and he could push for time behind the dish if Heim doesn't get back on track soon.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits again Saturday Heim remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Twins.

Impact Heim has gone just 2-for-24 at the plate since returning from a strained left wrist tendon. He now finds himself sitting for the second straight game, though whether that's an indication of a setback or merely an attempt to help him straighten things out is unclear. Mitch Garver will start behind the plate in his absence.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting amid struggles Heim is not in the lineup Friday against the Twins.

Impact Heim has gone 2-for-24 (.083) with zero extra-base hits and eight strikeouts since returning Aug. 13 from a three-week absence to heal a tendon strain in his left wrist. Austin Hedges will get a rare start at catcher Friday as Mitch Garver serves as the Rangers' designated hitter.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus Milwaukee.

Impact Heim is 2-for-12 with two walks, a run and five strikeouts since he returned from the injured list last weekend, and he'll head to the bench for Sunday's series finale. Mitch Garver will step in behind the plate and bat cleanup in his place.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Heim is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Angels.

Impact Heim, who also sat Monday, continues to be eased back into action following his return Sunday from a nearly three-week absence to heal a strained left wrist tendon. Mitch Garver will start at catcher for the Rangers on Wednesday as Robbie Grossman occupies the DH role.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Here's how the Rangers plan to manage Jonah Heim and Mitch Garver behind the plate Jonah Heim is back off the injured list. Mitch Garver is raking. The Rangers will now work to keep both involved.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM