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Smith drives in 4 runs, deGrom works 6 solid innings as Rangers beat Cardinals 8-1
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Josh Smith matched his career high of four RBIs with a two-run homer and two-run double, Jacob deGrom allowed two runs or fewer for the eighth straight start and the Texas Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 Sunday. The Rangers (29-31) won two of three games against St. Louis and won a series for the first time since sweeping struggling Colorado at home May 12-14. The Cardinals (33-26) lost a series for just the second time in their last 11. Smith sliced an outside changeup into the left-field corner in the second inning, punctuating a two-out rally that began with Marcus Semien's single. Semien scored again in Texas' five-run eighth inning on Smith's homer to right. DeGrom (5-2) allowed one run on four hits and three walks in six innings, striking out four. Semien had two hits and two walks. The Cardinals led 1-0 in the first inning when Lars Nootbaar led off with a walk and scored on Willson Contreras' two-out single. Erick Fedde (3-5) gave up two runs on four hits in six innings, walking three and striking out five. The 32-year-old right-hander was looking for his first victory since shutting out Washington on May 9 in his first complete game in the majors. Semien's single starting the rally in the second was one of his seven hits in the series. That raised his batting average from .173 to .201 – his highest since opening day. The Cardinals' .333 all-time winning percentage against the Rangers in regular-season play (7-14) is their lowest against any opponent. They do own the 2011 Commissioner's Trophy, rallying from a 3-2 deficit in that World Series to win in seven games. Cardinals RHP Andre Pallante (4-3, 4.23 ERA) will open the 'I-70 Series' against Kansas City on Tuesday. ___
San Francisco Chronicle
3 days ago
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Smith drives in 4 runs, deGrom works 6 solid innings as Rangers beat Cardinals 8-1
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Smith matched his career high of four RBIs with a two-run homer and two-run double, Jacob deGrom allowed two runs or fewer for the eighth straight start and the Texas Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 Sunday. The Rangers (29-31) won two of three games against St. Louis and won a series for the first time since sweeping struggling Colorado at home May 12-14. The Cardinals (33-26) lost a series for just the second time in their last 11. Smith sliced an outside changeup into the left-field corner in the second inning, punctuating a two-out rally that began with Marcus Semien's single. Semien scored again in Texas' five-run eighth inning on Smith's homer to right. DeGrom (5-2) allowed one run on four hits and three walks in six innings, striking out four. Semien had two hits and two walks. The Cardinals led 1-0 in the first inning when Lars Nootbaar led off with a walk and scored on Willson Contreras' two-out single. Erick Fedde (3-5) gave up two runs on four hits in six innings, walking three and striking out five. The 32-year-old right-hander was looking for his first victory since shutting out Washington on May 9 in his first complete game in the majors. Key moment Semien's single starting the rally in the second was one of his seven hits in the series. That raised his batting average from .173 to .201 – his highest since opening day. Key stat The Cardinals' .333 all-time winning percentage against the Rangers in regular-season play (7-14) is their lowest against any opponent. They do own the 2011 Commissioner's Trophy, rallying from a 3-2 deficit in that World Series to win in seven games. Rangers RHP Tyler Mahle (5-2, 1.64) will pitch Tuesday at Tampa Bay in the opener of a nine-game trip. ___
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Smith drives in 4 runs, deGrom works 6 solid innings as Rangers beat Cardinals 8-1
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Smith matched his career high of four RBIs with a two-run homer and two-run double, Jacob deGrom allowed two runs or fewer for the eighth straight start and the Texas Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 Sunday. The Rangers (29-31) won two of three games against St. Louis and won a series for the first time since sweeping struggling Colorado at home May 12-14. The Cardinals (33-26) lost a series for just the second time in their last 11. Smith sliced an outside changeup into the left-field corner in the second inning, punctuating a two-out rally that began with Marcus Semien's single. Semien scored again in Texas' five-run eighth inning on Smith's homer to right. DeGrom (5-2) allowed one run on four hits and three walks in six innings, striking out four. Semien had two hits and two walks. The Cardinals led 1-0 in the first inning when Lars Nootbaar led off with a walk and scored on Willson Contreras' two-out single. Erick Fedde (3-5) gave up two runs on four hits in six innings, walking three and striking out five. The 32-year-old right-hander was looking for his first victory since shutting out Washington on May 9 in his first complete game in the majors. Key moment Semien's single starting the rally in the second was one of his seven hits in the series. That raised his batting average from .173 to .201 – his highest since opening day. Key stat The Cardinals' .333 all-time winning percentage against the Rangers in regular-season play (7-14) is their lowest against any opponent. They do own the 2011 Commissioner's Trophy, rallying from a 3-2 deficit in that World Series to win in seven games. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Up next Cardinals RHP Andre Pallante (4-3, 4.23 ERA) will open the 'I-70 Series' against Kansas City on Tuesday. Rangers RHP Tyler Mahle (5-2, 1.64) will pitch Tuesday at Tampa Bay in the opener of a nine-game trip. ___ AP MLB:
Fox Sports
3 days ago
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- Fox Sports
Smith drives in 4 runs, deGrom works 6 solid innings as Rangers beat Cardinals 8-1
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Smith matched his career high of four RBIs with a two-run homer and two-run double, Jacob deGrom allowed two runs or fewer for the eighth straight start and the Texas Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 Sunday. The Rangers (29-31) won two of three games against St. Louis and won a series for the first time since sweeping struggling Colorado at home May 12-14. The Cardinals (33-26) lost a series for just the second time in their last 11. Smith sliced an outside changeup into the left-field corner in the second inning, punctuating a two-out rally that began with Marcus Semien's single. Semien scored again in Texas' five-run eighth inning on Smith's homer to right. DeGrom (5-2) allowed one run on four hits and three walks in six innings, striking out four. Semien had two hits and two walks. The Cardinals led 1-0 in the first inning when Lars Nootbaar led off with a walk and scored on Willson Contreras' two-out single. Erick Fedde (3-5) gave up two runs on four hits in six innings, walking three and striking out five. The 32-year-old right-hander was looking for his first victory since shutting out Washington on May 9 in his first complete game in the majors. Key moment Semien's single starting the rally in the second was one of his seven hits in the series. That raised his batting average from .173 to .201 – his highest since opening day. Key stat The Cardinals' .333 all-time winning percentage against the Rangers in regular-season play (7-14) is their lowest against any opponent. They do own the 2011 Commissioner's Trophy, rallying from a 3-2 deficit in that World Series to win in seven games. Up next Cardinals RHP Andre Pallante (4-3, 4.23 ERA) will open the 'I-70 Series' against Kansas City on Tuesday. Rangers RHP Tyler Mahle (5-2, 1.64) will pitch Tuesday at Tampa Bay in the opener of a nine-game trip. ___ AP MLB: recommended
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09-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Calls Mount for Dodgers to Make Bold $17 Million Lineup Change
The defending-champion Los Angeles Dodgers are off to another hot start, boasting the National League's best record after nearly six weeks of MLB action. Naturally, the baseball standards are demanding in Hollywood, and the Dodgers are always seeking ways to improve. With that, a recent outfield acquisition is not going so swimmingly for LA. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Michael Conforto (23), Tommy Edman (25) and Teoscar Hernandez (37) at Globe Life Miron-Imagn Images Coming over from the San Francisco Giants this past offseason, 10-year veteran Michael Conforto has yet to impress in Los Angeles after signing a $17-million deal. Throughout 111 at bats in 2025, he is burdened with a career-low .503 OPS. In his past seven games, he's logged just one hit. Advertisement As noted, Southern California is a region that comes with lofty baseball expectations. Not only has LA earned two World Series titles this decade (2020, 2024), but their expansive fan base is amongst the most vocal in the majors, and they are beginning to single out Conforto. On the heels of bringing the Commissioner's Trophy back to Chavez Ravine, the "Boys in Blue" had priorities of addressing their pitching staff and outfield depth. Meanwhile, Los Angeles' pitchers have been ravaged with injuries and left fielder Conforto has lived on on the struggle bus. The N.L. West is especially competitive in 2025, and the Dodgers are in Phoenix this weekend for a four-game divisional set versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. In Thursday's series opening, Conforto took an 0-3 with a walk in the loss, bringing his batting average down to .135 (-0.7 WAR). Los Angeles is currently operating with four full-time outfielders on the roster: Conforto, James Outman, Andy Pages and Chris Taylor. From there, ultra-utilityman Kiké Hernández is also respectable in the outfield, but he is used mostly around the infield these days. Advertisement The advanced metrics are not any more beneficial for Conforto. According to FanGraphs, the 32-year old is presently tagged with a .090 ISO, which is worst on the team amongst qualified hitters. A former first-round draft pick by the New York Mets in 2014, Conforto has struck out in 30.1% of his plate appearances this season. Related: Dodgers' Ace Surrenders First Grand Slam of Major League Career Conversely, the Dodgers always maintain a strong farm system. Perhaps it is time to call up top-prospect C/OF Dalton Rushing, who's slashing .323/.442/.521 with Triple-A Oklahoma City this year. Los Angeles is scheduled Friday for game two against the D-backs at 9:40 p.m. ET. Probable pitchers are Roki Sasaki and lefty Eduardo Rodriguez, which likely gives Conforto the night off. No lineup from manager Dave Roberts has been given for Friday night's bid at time of publication.
