TEXAS RANGERS NEWS

Josh Jung - Provides two key hits in win Jung went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Twins.

Impact Jung put the Rangers ahead for the first time with a seventh-inning solo shot. That lead didn't hold, but he added a single in the 10th inning that forced an error and led to the winning run scoring. Jung has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games, going 11-for-43 (.256) in that span, though his homer was his first since Aug. 4. The third baseman is slashing .274/.295/.476 with four homers, nine RBI, eight runs scored, three doubles, a triple and one stolen base over 21 contests this season.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Adolis García - Hits game-tying homer Garcia went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double and an additional run scored in Sunday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Twins.

Impact Garcia's seventh-inning homer tied the game at 4-4. He was also the initial runner in the 10th inning, scoring the winning run on a Josh Jung single. Garcia has three multi-hit efforts, two homers and five RBI over his last five contests, and he's now hitting .345 (20-for-58) in August. For the year, the outfielder has a .227/.290/.410 slash line, 21 homers, 62 RBI, 61 runs scored, 19 doubles and 10 stolen bases over 119 games.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kirby Yates - Blown save Sunday versus Twins Yates allowed a run on one hit and struck out two over one inning, taking a blown save in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Twins.

Impact The Rangers made a five-run rally in the seventh inning to sneak ahead, but Yates couldn't protect the one-run lead in the ninth. He allowed a solo home run to Carlos Santana, which gave Yates his first blown save in 22 opportunities this year. The closer has still pitched incredibly well with a 1.36 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 66:22 K:BB over 46.1 innings this year, but he's allowed three runs (two earned) over eight innings in August.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Mahle - Chased after three innings Mahle allowed four runs on six hits and struck out one without walking a batter over three innings in a no-decision versus the Twins on Sunday.

Impact Mahle struggled early, giving up three runs in the first inning to his former team. Ryan Jeffers had a two-run blast in that frame and an RBI single in the third, and Mahle was done at 61 pitches (41 strikes), making this the shortest of his three starts since he returned from Tommy John surgery. He's pitched to a 4.97 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 10:4 K:BB over 12.2 innings in those appearances. He's tentatively projected for a road start in Cleveland in his next outing.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Adolis Garcia, Rangers beat Twins in 10 to avert 4-game sweep Adolis Garcia went 2-for-5 with two RBIs and scored the game-winning run as the Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 in 10 innings on...

AUGUST 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Josh Jung homers, hits winning single as Rangers come back for 6-5 win over Twins in 10 innings

Josh Jung’s infield single and a throwing error gave the Texas Rangers a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon after the defending World Series champio...

AUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers fight back to secure walk-off victory in extras ARLINGTON -- Despite closer Kirby Yates blowing a save for the first time in 22 opportunities this season, the Rangers persevered for a 6-5...

AUGUST 18 • MLB.COM

Max Scherzer - Completes another bullpen session Scherzer (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Sunday and is scheduled to pitch again Wednesday, possibly in a rehab start or live batting practice, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morn...

Impact The right-hander threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Friday and was quickly back on the mound Sunday, which is encouraging as he makes his return from a bout of shoulder soreness that required a nerve injection. Scherzer last took the mound for Texas in late July, and he could be back in the rotation before the end of August if he can continue trending in the right direction Wednesday.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers vs. Pirates Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 19

Preview the August 19 matchup between the Texas Rangers and Pittsburgh Pirates with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

AUGUST 18 • DATA SKRIVE

Jonah Heim - Not in Sunday's lineup Heim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact Heim has a .684 OPS in August and will sit Sunday for the third time in Texas' past five games. Carson Kelly is starting behind the plate Sunday as he continues to carve out a larger share of the playing time.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Marvel comics stan Jung brings 'Cap' to the diamond for Players' Weekend ARLINGTON -- Josh Jung's glove has the letters “CAP” stitched onto the outer parts of the webbing. The water bottle he carries around has a...

AUGUST 18 • MLB.COM

Marcus Semien - Moved back to leadoff Semien batted leadoff and went 1-for-4 in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Semien, who had been batting third in the order against all pitchers, was at leadoff for the sixth consecutive game Saturday, all against right-handers. He's hit safely in all six, going 7-for-29 with a home run, two doubles, three RBI and four runs scored.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Carson Kelly - Extends hit streak in loss Kelly started at designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Twins.

Impact Kelly entered the starting lineup, replacing primary DH Josh Smith, and extended a hit streak to six games. During that stretch, Kelly is 9-for-23 with one home run, six RBI and four runs. Overall, since the Rangers acquired him from the Tigers, Kelly is batting .344/.382/.500 over 10 contests.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Twins seek four-game sweep vs. reeling Rangers The Minnesota Twins will vie for a sweep of their four-game series against the Texas Rangers on Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.The Twi...

AUGUST 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Twins bring 3-game win streak into game against the Rangers

The Minnesota Twins are looking to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Texas Rangers

AUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nathan Eovaldi - Fades late Saturday Eovaldi (8-7) allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and no walks while striking out six batters over seven-plus innings to take the loss against Minnesota on Saturday.

Impact Eovaldi didn't give up a run until Trevor Larnach tagged him for a solo homer in the fourth frame. The right-handed hurler cruised through the next three innings without giving up another score and carried a 2-1 lead into the eighth. However, Eovaldi allowed three straight singles in that frame before being pulled with the bases loaded and no outs. All three baserunners then came around to score after his departure. It was a tough finish for Eovaldi, who was hit with his third straight loss. During that span, he's allowed 12 runs (11 earned) over 15 frames despite a strong 17:3 K:BB.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Twins rally past Rangers to remain hot Willi Castro finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs, helping rally the visiting Minnesota Twins to a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday....

AUGUST 18 • SACBEE.COM

Twins rally late to beat Rangers, trim AL Central deficit ARLINGTON, Texas – The Texas Rangers drew nearly 30,000 fans to Globe Life Field on Thursday by givi...

AUGUST 18 • SACBEE.COM

Twins rally past Rangers to remain hot Willi Castro finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs, helping rally the visiting Minnesota Twins to a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday....

AUGUST 18 • KANSASCITY.COM

Twins rally past Rangers to remain hot Willi Castro finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs, helping rally the visiting Minnesota Twins to a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday....

AUGUST 18 • THESTATE.COM

Willi Castro's 2-run single highlights 3-run 8th inning as Twins beat struggling Rangers 5-2

Willi Castro drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single and another Minnesota run scored on the play due to a throwing error as the Twins rallied to beat the slumping Texas Range...

AUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Twins vs. Rangers: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 18

Preview the August 18 matchup between the Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

AUGUST 18 • DATA SKRIVE

Twins vs. Rangers Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 18

Preview the August 18 matchup between the Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

AUGUST 18 • DATA SKRIVE

After live bullpen, Jon Gray's next stop is the Texas Rangers' starting rotation Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Gray is ‘ready to go’ and could be ready to start ‘within a few days’.

AUGUST 17 • DALLASNEWS.COM