this texas rangers Things went in the right direction Tuesday, breaking the tie with five runs in the eighth inning to beat the detroit tigers 8-3
Now, they’ll try to carry that momentum into Game 3 of a four-game series on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.
this tigersMeanwhile, the team is struggling to find ways to stay in the game despite a depleted bullpen and plagued by injuries.The latest blow came on Tuesday when news emerged that lefty starter Matthew Boyd will undergo surgery on Tommy John’s throwing elbow and be out for the season.
However, as Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver said, the momentum is only as good as the starters on Day 2.besides tigers is the only one that has been handed over Rangers Scheduled starter Dane Dunning (6-1, 2.76 ERA) lost this season
Detroit cancels visit Rangers On May 31, Dunning had seven hits, one walk, three runs and six strikeouts over five innings. In five career games against Detroit, Dunning is 0-3 with a 5.70 ERA
Overall, this season, since Texas lost Jacob deGrom to injury, Dunning has moved into the rotation and pitched well. Dunning is 4-1 with a 3.16 ERA in nine starts. In his latest start Friday on the road against the New York Yankees, Dunning allowed two runs on five hits, two walks and two strikeouts in seven-plus innings before a decision was made.
On the offensive side, Rangers The late Tuesday rally appeared to have found its rhythm again.Ezequiel Duran praised for winning 12-ball batting tigers Rookie Brendan White hits a home run
“That’s an impressive shot, isn’t it?” Rangers manager Bruce Borch said. “He found one he could handle. He smoked it.
Boch went on to say Rangers There were a couple of good at-bats on the night, including an RBI in the sixth from Josh Jung and Leddy Tavilas.Adolis Garcia also hit a two-run homer in the eighth.
“That’s what we’ve been missing,” Boch said.
Detroit will try to bounce back behind lefty Joey Wentz (1-8, 6.72 ERA).Wentz has been doing better than his record suggests lately as tigers He has scored a total of one point in his past two games.For example, in a June 17 game against Minnesota, Wentz allowed just two runs on two hits despite nine strikeouts and two runs in six innings.
Wentz will make his second career appearance against Rangers. Against Dunning on May 31, Wentz went winless after allowing 7 hits, 1 run on 1 walk and 5 strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings.
this tigers On Wednesday, he will have a longer outing than Wentz. As head coach AJ Hinch said after Tuesday’s game, “The bullpen has been taxed.
Detroit’s offense had several bright spots on Tuesday. Spencer Torkelson hit a tying solo homer in the eighth, and Miguel Cabrera led with an RBI single.
Hinch was pleased to see Torkelson step up after his recent underperformance, though he said the first baseman will have an off day Wednesday. As for Cabrera getting more playing time, Hinch was noncommittal.
“I announce the lineup every day,” Hinch said. “Meggie is contributing and that’s what we’re asking of him.”
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