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SHAWN ARMSTRONG #43 - PITCHER - TEXAS RANGERS
4-3 W-L •
0.81 WHIP •
2.31 ERA
4-3 W-L
0.81 WHIP
2.31 ERA
Rangers get strong finale from deGrom and top Twins 4-2 to stop 8-game skid
Josh Smith homered, Billy McKinney singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 to end a season-worst eight-game losing st...SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press
Nails down ninth save Armstrong recorded his ninth save of the season in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Mets, giving up a hit and striking out two over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning.
Impact Phil Maton got the final out of the eighth inning and the first out of the ninth before handing the ball off to Armstrong after a Juan Soto single. Armstrong did give up a drive into right field by Ronny Mauricio that nearly tied the game, but Dustin Harris was able to cut it off before it got into the corner and limit it to a single, and the right-hander then struck out Brandon Nimmo to end the threat. Armstrong has converted six straight save chances since taking over as the Rangers' primary closer in mid-August, and since the All-Star break he's delivered a dazzling 1.09 ERA, 0.69 WHIP and 26:5 K:BB in 24.2 innings.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Langford caps comeback for streaking Rangers as Mets drop 8th straight, 3-2
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Hangs on for save Armstrong picked up the save Tuesday against Milwaukee, allowing one run on two hits and no walks across one inning. He didn't record a strikeout.
Impact Armstrong inherited a two-run lead but surrendered a solo home run to Jake Bauers. He stranded the game-tying run at first base, getting Christian Yelich to line out with Jackson Chourio on base to end the contest. Armstrong has allowed a run in two of his last five appearances, a streak that followed 11.2 consecutive scoreless innings. He's up to eight saves on the year.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Hangs on for save Armstrong picked up the save Tuesday against Milwaukee, allowing one run on two hits and no walks across one inning. He didn't record a strikeout.
Impact Armstrong inherited a two-run lead but surrendered a solo home run to Jake Bauers. He stranded the game-tying run at first base, getting Christian Yelich to line out with Jackson Chourio on base to end the contest. Armstrong has allowed a run in two of his last five appearances, a streak that followed 11.2 consecutive scoreless innings. He's up to eight saves on the year.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Helman hits 2-run HR, make catch to prevent 2-run HR, as Rangers beat Brewers 5-4
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Nabs four-out save Armstrong picked up the save Sunday against Houston, striking out one over 1.1 perfect innings.
Impact Armstrong has now pitched more than one inning in three of his last four saves. The 34-year-old hasn't yielded a hit or a walk in three consecutive outings, a streak that spans 3.2 innings. He owns a 2.40 ERA, seven saves and a 64:18 K:BB across 63.2 innings this season.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers' quasi-closer Shawn Armstrong comes up big in new role, shuts down Astros in win “He has been saving games for us, but, he has saved us, really,” Bruce Bochy said after the Rangers’ win on Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 8 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Burger and Jung get to Valdez as Rangers beat Astros 4-2 to keep pace in AL wild card
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Osuna's 2-run single in 10th inning pushes Rangers past Diamondbacks 7-5 for 6th straight win
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Grabs sixth save Armstrong struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Monday's 7-5 extra-inning win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Armstrong picked up his third save in his last six appearances when he shut the door in the 10th inning. His 11.2-inning scoreless streak was snapped Sunday versus the Athletics, but the right-hander has been one of the Rangers' steadiest bullpen arms lately. He's now at a 2.51 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 63:18 K:BB while adding six saves, 10 holds and three blown saves over 61 innings.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers power past Athletics with home runs from Heim and Helman
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Secures five-out save Armstrong walked one over 1.2 scoreless and hitless innings to earn the save in Friday's 5-2 win over the Athletics.
Impact Armstrong's steady pitching in August looks to have vaulted him to the top of the Rangers' closing hierarchy. He's earned the team's last two saves, though chances haven't been plentiful in recent weeks. Phil Maton has blown three saves in his last five appearances, which has opened the door for Armstrong to get more closing opportunities. After Friday's outing, Armstrong is on an 11.2-inning scoreless streak with a 13:3 K:BB in that span. He's at a 2.43 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 61:18 K:BB through 59.1 innings this season while adding five saves, 10 holds and three blown saves.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
Collects four-out save Armstrong earned his fourth save of the season during Sunday's 10-4 win over the Blue Jays, striking out one batter across 1.1 innings.
Impact The Rangers turned to Armstrong to get the final out in the eighth after Hoby Milner yielded a two-run homer to George Springer and Cole Winn walked two-straight batters. Armstrong helped Texas escape the frame after getting Alejandro Kirk out and stayed on to close things out in the ninth, ending the game by striking out Myles Straw. In 14 games since the All-Star break, Armstrong has allowed just one run on five hits and two walks while striking out 16 over 13.1 innings.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Collects four-out save Armstrong earned his fourth save of the season during Sunday's 10-4 win over the Blue Jays, striking out one batter across 1.1 innings.
Impact The Rangers turned to Armstrong to get the final out in the eighth after Hoby Milner yielded a two-run homer to George Springer and Cole Winn walked two-straight batters. Armstrong helped Texas escape the frame by getting Alejandro Kirk out and stayed on to close things out in the ninth, ending the game by striking out Myles Straw. In 14 appearances since the All-Star break, Armstrong has allowed just one run on five hits and two walks while striking out 16 over 13.1 innings.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Semien homers in return, Eovaldi wins 7th straight decision as Rangers beat Blue Jays 10-4
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Emotions run high, as 4 Angels batters are hit by pitches in 8-5 win over Rangers
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JULY 30 • MLB.COM
Moncada's clutch hit highlights 4-run rally that lifts Angels over Rangers 8-5
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Semien has game-ending hit for Rangers in 10th to beat Braves after earlier shot to helmet
Marcus Semien hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 on Saturday night, seven innings after the second baseman took a 94.6 mph fastb...JULY 27 • Associated Press
Marcus Semien hit in helmet early, stays in and has walk-off hit in 10th for Rangers vs. Braves
Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien stayed in the game after a 94.6 mph fastball hit the ear flap of his helmet while batting in the third inning against AtlantaJULY 27 • Associated Press
Registers one-out save Armstrong earned a save against the Padres on Saturday by retiring the only batter he faced.
Impact Texas held a three-run lead going into the bottom of the ninth inning, and manager Bruce Bochy turned to top closer Robert Garcia to close things out. However, Garcia struggled, loading the bases with two outs. Bochy then turned to Armstrong, who got Xander Bogaerts to ground into a fielder's choice to end the game. The save was the third of the season for Armstrong, who notched his other two saves across a three-game span in mid-May. Garcia has been a bit shaky of late, but he's still the most likely reliever to get the call the next time a save situation arises.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Registers one-out save Armstrong earned a save against the Padres on Saturday by retiring the only batter he faced.
Impact Texas held a three-run lead going into the bottom of the ninth inning, and manager Bruce Bochy turned to top closer Robert Garcia to close things out. Garcia struggled, however, loading the bases with two outs. Bochy then turned to Armstrong, who got Xander Bogaerts to ground into a fielder's choice to end the game. The save was the third of the season for Armstrong, who notched his other two saves across a three-game span in mid-May. Garcia has been a bit shaky of late, but he's still the most likely reliever to get the call the next time a save situation arises.
JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Higashioka homers and drives in 5 runs in the Rangers' 7-4 victory over the Padres
Kyle Higashioka was 3 for 3 with a home run and five RBIs from the ninth spot in the order in the Texas Rangers’ 7-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday nightJULY 6 • Associated Press
