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2 days ago
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Game Thread: Rangers at White Sox
It looked like the White Sox were going to have a big pitching edge today, but that was before Jonathan Cannon got scratched because of lower back tightness and Bryse Wilson got the emergency starting assignment. Wilson hasn't pitched in 10 days, and last time out gave up seven earned runs in 5 1⁄3 against the Reds, raising his ERA to a nice, even 6.00. That may give a slight edge to Rangers starter Jack Leiter, who has problems of his own. The hard-throwing (97.1 mph average on his fastball) righty began the season with two solid starts, but then went on the IL with what must have been a really bad blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand, because he was out for 25 days. Advertisement Since being back, Leiter has had a very hard time finding the plate, with 15 walks in 26 innings across five starts. Opponents only bat a paltry .186 against him, but the control problems have led to a 4.25 ERA. The White Sox are middling in walks this year, a big improvement over the last decade or so (well, except for Lenyn Sosa), and two walks were key to the three-run inning that beat the Rangers last night. If they can remain patient, Leiter may give them enough freebies to score some runs. Leiter will face a Sox lineup that is the same as last night's except for Matt Thaiss taking over the catching duties. Wilson gets to take on a weak Texas lineup that has lost five in a row, not scoring more than three runs in a game since last Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. Central, on a cool but pleasant 60°, partly cloudy with light wind from left to right. Usual broadcast suspects. Advertisement More from
Reuters
3 days ago
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- Reuters
Rangers' offense reappears in 11-1 rout of Cardinals
May 31 - Marcus Semien went 4-for-4 with a two-run homer and three RBIs as the Texas Rangers broke out of their offensive funk with an 11-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers' Josh Jung and Sam Haggerty each had three hits and three RBIs. Wyatt Langford added a two-run homer, and Kyle Higashioka (2-for-3), Haggerty and Semien scored three runs apiece. Jack Leiter (4-2) was the beneficiary of the outburst, throwing 5 2/3 scoreless innings while allowing three hits and two walks and striking out six. Caleb Boushley handled the final three innings, permitting one run. The 11-run outburst was the Rangers' largest since April 29 and more than Texas scored in the past four games combined. St. Louis starter Matthew Liberatore (3-4) gave up five runs, four earned, on seven hits over five innings. He walked one and struck out five in his worst outing since surrendering five runs in a loss in Pittsburgh on April 7. The Cardinals had won five of their previous six games, while the Rangers had lost eight of 10. Texas jumped on top in the first inning when Jung's two-out single drove in Haggerty, who opened the frame by reaching first on a throwing error by Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn. Texas then produced a four-run second. Haggerty tripled to the right field corner to send home Higashioka and Semien. Langford followed with a towering home run over the left field fence to stoke the lead to 5-0. The Rangers added to their lead in the sixth off St. Louis reliever Gordon Graceffo. Jake Burger singled, Higashioka walked and Semien singled home a run. One out later, Haggerty plated Higashioka with a base hit to make it 7-0. Langford then walked to load the bases, and Jung followed with a two-out, two-run single to left field to push across Semien and Haggerty and make it 9-0. Semien's two-run homer in the seventh expanded Texas' lead to 11-0. The Cardinals finally scored in the eighth when Lars Nootbaar's double plated Victor Scott II. The game was the opener of a three-game interleague series. --Field Level Media
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3 days ago
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Rangers' slumbering bats come alive in 11-1 victory over Cardinals
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marcus Semien hit a two-run homer and matched his career high with four hits, Jack Leiter pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings for the first time in 15 major league starts and the Texas Rangers routed the St. Louis Cardinals 11-1 on Friday night. Leiter (4-2) allowed three singles and matched a career high with six strikeouts, throwing a career-high 96 pitches. Semien drove in three runs. He was 10 for 70 in his previous 21 games. Advertisement Sam Haggerty tied his career best with three hits and had three RBIs, Josh Jung also had three hits and three RBIs, and Wyatt Langford hit a two-run home run. Haggerty scored the first of his three runs on a first-inning single by Josh Jung that ended a team-wide 0-for-30 drought. The Rangers (28-30) went into play last in the AL in batting average and runs. They were held to three runs in their previous three games, shut out Wednesday and hitless after Josh Smith's leadoff single in the first inning. Caleb Boushley pitched the final three innings for first career save. The Rangers prevented the Cardinals (32-25) from going nine games over .500 for the first time this season. They had 15 hits, three shy of their season high. Advertisement Lars Nootbaar doubled home Victor Scott II with the Cardinals' run in the eighth inning. Matthew Liberatore (3-4) allowed five runs in the first two innings, one unearned. Key moment Haggerty's two-run triple in the second inning sliced into the right-field corner off a 3-2 pitch. Key stat Texas' pitching isn't a problem. Its 2.81 rotation ERA leads the majors. Up next Cardinals RHP Sonny Gray (5-1, 4.06 ERA) was set to start Saturday against LHP Patrick Corbin (3-3, 3.75). ___ AP MLB: The Associated Press
Associated Press
3 days ago
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Rangers' slumbering bats come alive in 11-1 victory over Cardinals
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marcus Semien hit a two-run homer and matched his career high with four hits, Jack Leiter pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings for the first time in 15 major league starts and the Texas Rangers routed the St. Louis Cardinals 11-1 on Friday night. Leiter (4-2) allowed three singles and matched a career high with six strikeouts, throwing a career-high 96 pitches. Semien drove in three runs. He was 10 for 70 in his previous 21 games. Sam Haggerty tied his career best with three hits and had three RBIs, Josh Jung also had three hits and three RBIs, and Wyatt Langford hit a two-run home run. Haggerty scored the first of his three runs on a first-inning single by Josh Jung that ended a team-wide 0-for-30 drought. The Rangers (28-30) went into play last in the AL in batting average and runs. They were held to three runs in their previous three games, shut out Wednesday and hitless after Josh Smith's leadoff single in the first inning. Caleb Boushley pitched the final three innings for first career save. The Rangers prevented the Cardinals (32-25) from going nine games over .500 for the first time this season. They had 15 hits, three shy of their season high. Lars Nootbaar doubled home Victor Scott II with the Cardinals' run in the eighth inning. Matthew Liberatore (3-4) allowed five runs in the first two innings, one unearned. Key moment Haggerty's two-run triple in the second inning sliced into the right-field corner off a 3-2 pitch. Key stat Texas' pitching isn't a problem. Its 2.81 rotation ERA leads the majors. Up next Cardinals RHP Sonny Gray (5-1, 4.06 ERA) was set to start Saturday against LHP Patrick Corbin (3-3, 3.75). ___ AP MLB:
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3 days ago
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Cardinals vs Rangers: How to Watch and What to Watch for
Cardinals vs Rangers: How to Watch and What to Watch for originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The St. Louis Cardinals are now eight games above .500 for the first time since 2022 and continue to push the Chicago Cubs — who sit three games ahead of the Cards — for the top spot in the NL Central. Advertisement Next up, the Cardinals (32-24) travel to Arlington, Texas, to face the Texas Rangers (27-30), who currently sit in third the AL West. St. Louis comes into the contest with two-straight series victories against the Diamondbacks and the Orioles. The Rangers come into the contest having lost eight of their last 10 and have lost their last three series. Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore (52) celebrates with catcher Yohel Pozo (63) as they walk off the field after the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates© Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Friday, May 30, 7:05 p.m. CT How to watch/listen: FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, Matrix Midwest, KMOV-4, KMOX 1120 AM/104.1 FM Probable starters: Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (3-3, 2.73 ERA) Rangers: Jack Leiter (3-2, 4.17 ERA) Friday, May 31, 6:45 p.m. CT How to watch/listen: FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, KMOX 1120 AM/104.1 FM Advertisement Probable starters: Cardinals: Sonny Gray (5-1, 4.06 ERA) Rangers: TBD Saturday, June 1, 12:05 p.m. CT How to watch/listen: FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, KMOX 1120 AM/104.1 FM Probable starters: Cardinals: Erick Fedde (3-4, 3.9 ERA) Rangers: TBD Storylines to watch for: 1. Hot vs. Cold The Cardinals enter the series on a high note, having won five of their last six games, including a recent 6–4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Their offense has been productive, scoring 29 runs over this stretch, while the bullpen has posted a commendable 2.79 ERA. The Rangers on the other hand have been one of the coldest teams in the MLB. Their offense has been an absolute disaster during that stretch, scoring just 22 runs in their past 10 games. Advertisement 2. Pitching Showdown: Liberatore vs. Leiter Cardinals' left-hander Matthew Liberatore has been impressive, not allowing more than two earned runs in his last eight starts and boasts a 2.73 ERA over 59.1 innings this season. Opposing him is Rangers' right-hander Jack Leiter, who holds a 4.17 ERA over eight starts. 3. Managerial Connections The series also features a reunion of sorts, as Rangers' senior advisor Skip Schumaker, a former Cardinals player and bench coach, faces his old team. Schumaker joined the Rangers' front office in November 2024 after managing the Miami Marlins. Related: Matthew Liberatore, Masyn Winn Among Cardinals' Best of the Month This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
