Rough Start for the Rangers
Hey Rangers fans, today’s game was a tough pill to swallow
. We kicked things off with Marcus Semien getting a single to right field, but unfortunately, he got caught stealing. Corey Seager and Josh Smith also made hits, but we couldn’t bring anyone home. Our lineup missed some key opportunities early with Adolis García striking out and Wyatt Langford fouling out.Orioles Take Early Lead
The Orioles wasted no time. Gunnar Henderson made a statement with a single, followed by Ryan O’Hearn getting to second on a walk. Heston Kjerstad and Jordan Westburg brought three runs in, giving the Orioles an early 3-0 lead.Our Defense Couldn't Hold
Our chances to catch up diminished as the Orioles kept adding to their lead. By the time Heston Kjerstad hit a homer in the bottom of the 3rd bringing in two more runs, it was 6-0
. Adolis García did give us some hope with a solo homer in the 4th, but the Orioles answered back with Cedric Mullins hitting a homer in the bottom of the 4th. It was 8-1 by the end of the 4th inning.Mid-Inning Struggles
The 5th and 6th innings were rough, as both Adolis García and Wyatt Langford couldn't find their footing. Our only highlight in the 7th was Josh Smith getting a double, but we couldn't capitalize on it. The Orioles added insult to injury with Adley Rutschman hitting a solo homer in the 7th, bringing the score to 9-1.Late Rally Efforts Fall Short
We saw a ray of hope in the 8th with Josh Smith and Nathaniel Lowe combining to bring one more run home, making it 9-2. Jonah Heim also chipped in with a single, but our momentum was short-lived. Colton Cowser hit a homer for the Orioles in the 8th, and they extended their lead to 11-2.Final Inning Woes
Hopes for a last-minute rally were dashed in the 9th when Leody Taveras, Davis Wendzel, and Corey Seager were all quickly retired by the Orioles' bullpen. The game ended with a disappointing 2-11 loss.Let's keep our heads up, Rangers fans! We'll bounce back stronger next game! Go Rangers!
️Scoreboard for Rangers @ Orioles (June 27th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 |