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The Texas Rangers open their three-game series against the New York Yankees on Monday facing a left-hander on the mound. The Rangers (14-14) have had trouble hitting left-handed pitching all season, even though they’ve only faced a handful of left-handed starters this season.
They crushed back-to-back homers, joining select Yankee company and providing the jet fuel for a win over the Rangers.
Fried exited after six innings, as the Yankees went to the bullpen to start the seventh. That was also where the shutout ended. Camilo Doval came in and allowed a one-out solo home run to Joc Pederson for Texas’ first run of the game.
Pirates vs. Rangers Game 3 takes place April 23. Here’s how to watch live, stream the game, and the projected starters.
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: J.T. Ginn (0-0, 3.74 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Rangers: Kumar Rocker (1-1, 3.48 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 19 strikeouts)
Despite that loss, they have been on quite the roll lately, and a new day means a new game and a chance to start a new winning streak. Tonight, they’re still in Texas, but they’ve moved north to Arlington to open a set against the Rangers.
The Texas Rangers host the New York Yankees in a key three-game series that starts on Monday at Globe Life Field. The Rangers (14-14) are trying to break the cycle of going back to the .500 mark.