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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Wyatt Langford's bases-clearing double
Wyatt Langford clears the bases with a three-run double to left, giving the Rangers a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st inning
USA Today
11 hours ago
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- USA Today
Gators in the MLB: Walk-offs, clutch moments and a pitcher's statement game
It was a very news-heavy week for former Florida baseball players in Major League Baseball that included walk-offs, injuries and highlight plays. Pete Alonso turned heads with another display of defensive brilliance while continuing to rank among the National League's top sluggers. Jonathan India made headlines with his first walk-off homer in a Kansas City Royals uniform. Wyatt Langford bounced back after a tough start out of the break. Brady Singer tossed one of his best outings of the season for the Cincinnati Reds. Meanwhile, Jac Caglianone hit the shelf just as his bat started to show signs of life, and Harrison Bader kept up his quietly outstanding month of July. Here's how each former Florida star performed over the past week and what it could mean as the postseason push intensifies. Pete Alonso: First Baseman, New York Mets Last 7 Games: .120 AVG | .148 OBP | .240 SLG | 1 HR | 4 RBI 2025 Season: .266 AVG | .357 OBP | .504 SLG | 22 HR | 81 RBI It's been a tough stretch at the plate for Alonso since the All-Star break. He's hitting just .120 over his last seven games, managing three hits in 25 at-bats while striking out nine times. But even in a slump, he managed to go deep once and drive in four runs. Alonso also reminded fans of his underrated defense, securing a Mets win with a leaping catch at first base. Despite the cold streak, he remains one of the league's most feared hitters. A bounce-back at the plate feels inevitable. Wyatt Langford: Outfielder, Texas Rangers Last 7 Games: .174 AVG | .296 OBP | .261 SLG | 0 HR | 4 RBI 2025 Season: .233 AVG | .315 OBP | .413 SLG | 15 HR | 42 RBI Langford's bat hasn't quite caught fire yet since returning from the break, but he has been more productive than the stat line suggests. He drove in four runs over the past week, including a clutch bases-clearing double that helped Texas take a key game from the Atlanta Braves. While the strikeouts remain high–11 in his last seven games–the former Gator is showing better plate discipline with four walks. If he can cut down the whiffs, Langford has the tools to be a serious second-half difference-maker for Texas. Jac Caglianone: Outfielder, Kansas City Royals Last 7 Games: .174 AVG | .269 OBP | .348 SLG | 1 HR | 3 RBI 2025 Season: .147 AVG | .205 OBP | .280 SLG | 5 HR | 10 RBI Caglianone was starting to show signs of adjustment to big-league pitching, logging four hits, a homer and three RBI over his last seven games. He also struck out just five times during that stretch–a notable improvement from earlier in the season. Unfortunately, just as things were clicking, the rookie was sidelined with a hamstring strain and placed on the 10-day injury list. The Royals remain optimistic that the injury is minor. When he returns, Caglianone will have the chance to prove he belongs in Kansas City's long-term plans. Harrison Bader: Outfielder, Minnesota Twins Last 7 Games: .286 AVG | .375 OBP | .524 SLG | 1 HR | 3 RBI 2025 Season: .255 AVG | .336 OBP | .441 SLG | 12 HR | 38 RBI Bader continues to do it all for the Twins. Over his last seven games, he's batting .286 with a home run and three RBI, while also contributing solid defense and baserunning. His ability to deliver timely hits and keep innings alive has been huge for a Minnesota team pushing for the postseason. He's now batting close to .280 for the month with six homers and steady production in all facets of the game. Bader is quietly putting together one of the best all-around seasons of his career and there's even been some rumblings that the Los Angeles Dodgers have interest in the outfielder as the trade deadline approaches. Jonathan India: Infielder, Kansas City Royals Last 7 Games: .167 AVG | .286 OBP | .375 SLG | 1 HR | 6 RBI 2025 Season: .240 AVG | .322 OBP | .341 SLG | 5 HR | 30 RBI India's overall numbers don't tell the whole story. Over the past week, he came up huge with six RBI–including a dramatic three-run walk-off home run that lifted the Royals to a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians. That swing snapped a tough stretch and reminded everyone what India brings to the table when locked in. Even when he's not raking, India's patience and leadership are key assets. With the Royals still hanging around, they'll need more moments like that from the former Gator going forward. Brady Singer: Starting Pitcher, Cincinnati Reds Last Outing (July 27 vs. TB): 7.1 IP | 3 H | 1 ER | 1 BB | 8 SO 2025 Season: 8-8 | 4.60 ERA | 109.2 IP | 101 SO | 1.33 WHIP Singer bounced back in a big way during his latest start, tossing 7.1 strong innings against the Tampa Bay Rays while allowing just one earned run on three hits. In one of Singer's sharpest outings of the year, he struck out eight and walked only one batter. After giving up seven earned runs against the Washington Nationals in his previous appearance, Singer showed better command of his sinker and slider, keeping Tampa Bay hitters off balance the whole game. The outing lowered his ERA back to 4.60 and gave the Reds a critical win as they try to stay in the thick of the NL Wild Card hunt. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
Reuters
a day ago
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- Reuters
Rejuvenated Rangers make quick return to Anaheim
July 28 - For the second time in a three-week span, the Texas Rangers head to Anaheim, Calif., to open a series with the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night. But a lot has changed for Bruce Bochy's club in that time. The Rangers were a season-high 11 games back of the first-place Houston Astros in the American League West and looked in grave danger of missing the playoffs when that series began on July 7. But Texas made the most of a nine-game homestand following the All-Star break, winning eight times with the only loss a 2-1 setback to the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers in a game started by reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal. The Rangers bring a six-game winning streak into Monday's opener after back-to-back three-game sweeps of the Athletics and the Atlanta Braves, outscoring their opponents 37-14 in the process, and are tied with the Seattle Mariners for the final AL wild-card spot. "We played outstanding baseball here in this homestand," Bochy said following an 8-1 victory over the Braves on Sunday. "Going into the homestand we needed to. We needed to make up some ground. What a great job they did. "The guys didn't get down. They haven't. I think it showed in this homestand." Josh Smith went 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and a two-run homer, and Wyatt Langford had a three-run double to lead the Rangers offensively. Jack Leiter picked up his seventh win, allowing one run on two hits over six innings while striking out seven. "It's such a long season, you're not going to be your best the whole 162," Smith said. "Even though we weren't playing great, we still kind of kept ourselves in it, playing right at .500 or just below .500 until we got hot." Texas, a season-high six games over .500 (56-50), now hits the road for seven games beginning with three contests against the Angels followed by a four-game showdown with the Mariners in Seattle. "We've got to keep this going," Smith said. "We can't take our foot off the gas." Right-hander Jacob deGrom (10-2, 2.28 ERA) starts the series opener and will be opposed by right-hander Jack Kochanowicz (3-9, 6.03). deGrom is 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA in three career starts against Los Angeles. He picked up a no decision in a 6-5 loss on July 7 at Anaheim Stadium that ended with Nolan Schanuel drawing a bases-loaded walk off Hoby Milner in the bottom of the ninth to force Luis Rengifo in with the winning run. Kochanowicz was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake following his last big league start on July 10 against the Rangers -- a game in which he allowed eight runs in eight hits in just 2 2/3 innings of an 11-4 loss. He is 0-4 with a 7.97 ERA in four career starts against Texas. The fourth-place Angels are nine games behind Houston in the AL West and five games behind the Rangers and Seattle for the final wild-card spot. But they come in off a milestone 4-1 victory over the Mariners on Sunday. Mike Trout hit a two-run home run, the 397th of his career, passing Joe Carter into 62nd place on the all-time home run list. The two RBIs also gave Trout 1,001 in his career, third most in franchise history behind Garret Anderson (1,292) and Tim Salmon (1,016). "It's good to finally put a good swing on a ball," Trout said of his 443-foot drive that landed halfway up the batter's eye in dead center. "It takes you teammates getting on base to accomplish that. I can't do it without them." The win was just the second in the last seven games for the Angels. --Field Level Media
Fox Sports
a day ago
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- Fox Sports
Rangers strike early, run winning streak to 6 with 8-1 victory over struggling Braves
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Smith hit a two-run home run, Wyatt Langford had a bases-clearing double and the surging Texas Rangers piled up eight runs in the first three innings in an 8-1 victory over the struggling Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Josh Jung added a two-run single to help the Rangers sweep the three-game series. Rookie Jack Leiter (7-6) set a career high with 100 pitches and matched a career mark with seven strikeouts. He allowed a run on two hits and three walks over six innings. Texas (56-50) has won six straight games, going six games over .500 for the first time since April 6. The Rangers are four games out of first place in the AL West, gaining seven games since July 8, and are a half-game out of a wild-card spot. Atlanta starter Bryce Elder (4-7), who grew up about an hour's drive northwest of Arlington in Decatur, gave up all eight runs. The Braves (44-60) managed only four hits in dropping their fifth straight. Having played in the last seven postseasons, they're 12 games out of a wild-card position. Texas' Corey Seager singled and walked to extend his on-base streak to 27 games, the majors' longest current streak. Key moment Leiter pitched with a 3-1 lead but runners at second and third with one out in the second after Sean Murphy's RBI double, then retired Ozzie Albies and Nick Allen on weak contact. Key stat The Rangers went 8-1 on their homestand following the All-Star break. Up next Both teams will play Monday nighton the road. Braves RHP Spencer Strider (4-8, 3.72 ERA) will face 45-year-old Kansas City LHP Rich Hill (0-1, 1.80). Rangers RHP Jacob deGrom (10-2, 2.28) will go against the Los Angeles Angels. ___ AP MLB: recommended Item 1 of 3
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Rangers strike early, run winning streak to 6 with 8-1 victory over struggling Braves
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Smith hit a two-run home run, Wyatt Langford had a bases-clearing double and the surging Texas Rangers piled up eight runs in the first three innings in an 8-1 victory over the struggling Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Josh Jung added a two-run single to help the Rangers sweep the three-game series. Rookie Jack Leiter (7-6) set a career high with 100 pitches and matched a career mark with seven strikeouts. He allowed a run on two hits and three walks over six innings. Texas (56-50) has won six straight games, going six games over .500 for the first time since April 6. The Rangers are four games out of first place in the AL West, gaining seven games since July 8, and are a half-game out of a wild-card spot. Atlanta starter Bryce Elder (4-7), who grew up about an hour's drive northwest of Arlington in Decatur, gave up all eight runs. The Braves (44-60) managed only four hits in dropping their fifth straight. Having played in the last seven postseasons, they're 12 games out of a wild-card position. Texas' Corey Seager singled and walked to extend his on-base streak to 27 games, the majors' longest current streak. Key moment Leiter pitched with a 3-1 lead but runners at second and third with one out in the second after Sean Murphy's RBI double, then retired Ozzie Albies and Nick Allen on weak contact. Key stat Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. The Rangers went 8-1 on their homestand following the All-Star break. Up next Both teams will play Monday nighton the road. Braves RHP Spencer Strider (4-8, 3.72 ERA) will face 45-year-old Kansas City LHP Rich Hill (0-1, 1.80). Rangers RHP Jacob deGrom (10-2, 2.28) will go against the Los Angeles Angels. ___ AP MLB:
