Texas Rangers Daily

Josh Jung has been very, very good but his defense has been sus. This guy is KILLING it right now. At the plate and in the field.

Today’s lineup

The Rangers will try to win this series against the Guardians in the series finale. Here’s what you need to know:

First Pitch: 1:35 PM CDT
TV: Rangers Sports Network/Victory+
Radio: 105.3 The Fan/Rangers Radio Network/SiriusXM/MLB App/KFLC 1270 (Spanish)

Roof Status: Closed

Stat of the Day: Texas was blanked for the 5th time in 2026, tied for 2nd-most in A.L. (6-SEA, 5-TEX/CLE/DET/KC/LAA/NYY).

4 of the 5 shutouts have occurred in the team’s last 24 games since 5/11.

On this date in 1977 the Rangers defeated the New York Yankees 7-3 at Arlington Stadium.

The Rangers banged out 11 hits, including homers from Toby Harrah and Bump Wills. Those two would set a major league record in August with back-to-back inside the park homers in New York.

Nelson Briles gave up 3 runs in 4.2 innings. Paul Lindblad shutout the Yankees for the last 4.1 for the win.

The Rangers were 25-24.

Today’s starter

Jordan Montgomery has now thrown to live batters. This should be the view for Jack Leiter right now.

Rangers transactions for Saturday:

-C Danny Jansen placed on 10-day Injured List (right forearm strain), retroactive to 6/3
-C Elias Díaz ( #35) signed to Major League contract
-INF Josh Smith sent to Frisco (AA) on injury rehab assignment

I’m in the room where it happens. (Sometimes)

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