The Rangers’ offense came out strong in their game against the Mariners, scoring two runs in the first inning thanks to Nathaniel Lowe and Wyatt Langford. However, that early spark fizzled out quickly as the team struggled to get anything going for the rest of the game.
Throughout the game, the Rangers managed just two hits after the first inning, with the bottom of the order particularly struggling to make an impact. The team as a whole struck out 11 times and failed to capitalize on key opportunities to score more runs.
This lackluster performance at the plate has been a trend for the Rangers, who have been struggling to generate offense late in games. Since June 1, the team has been batting just .187 in the seventh inning or later, with only nine RBIs to show for it.
Despite their offensive struggles, the Rangers were able to keep the game close, falling by just one run to the division-leading Mariners. However, their inability to come through with clutch hits in crucial moments cost them a chance to pull out a win.
Pitcher Andrew Heaney had a solid start but was let down by the lack of run support from the offense. Heaney allowed three runs on six hits and three walks in 4 2/3 innings, but the Rangers were unable to give him the backing he needed to secure a victory.
As the Rangers continue their West Coast swing, they will need to find a way to jumpstart their offense late in games to turn close losses into wins. With a tough schedule ahead, the team must focus on making the most of their opportunities at the plate and providing their pitchers with the support they need to come out on top.