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Pirates' Oneil Cruz makes error in center field, then watches ball roll away as run scores
The Pittsburgh Pirates came into Friday's game versus the Texas Rangers with the second-worst record in the National League at 30-46. In the first inning, center fielder Oneil Cruz looked as if the losing had worn him down. Or he was frustrated at making another error at his position. On a Sam Haggerty single to center, Cruz ran over to field the ball but it went under his glove. Errors happen but rather than chase after the ball, Cruz stood and watched the ball roll away, presumably mad at himself for his mistake. Advertisement Adam Frazier backed up the play, yet if Cruz had immediately run after the ball, he probably would have gotten to the ball first. It was a bad look for the young star, who appeared to be giving up on the play. As a result of Cruz's lackadaisical approach, Josh Smith scored from first base and Haggerty advanced all the way to third base. Pirates starting pitcher Mike Burrows followed up with a wild pitch, which allowed Haggerty to score for a 2-0 Rangers lead. Cruz was charged with his seventh error of the season on the play, which leads all MLB outfielders. He's playing his first full season in center field after moving over from shortstop last season. Advertisement But this had nothing to do with technique, positioning or familiarity with the outfield. Again, players make errors but exacerbating them with a lack of effort cost the Pirates two runs. Not hustling after the ball might be even more inexcusable from a speedy player like Cruz, who ranks second in MLB with 25 stolen bases. However, Cruz's inexperience at his position may have been a factor in the seventh inning when he misplayed Marcus Semien's deep drive to left-center field. Rather than play the carom off the wall, Cruz let the ball bounce off his glove then collided with left fielder Alexander Canario. Semien was credited with a triple on the play and was driven in by an Adolis García double off the top of the center field wall for a 5-2 Rangers lead. Advertisement That nearly gave García his second home run of the game after he went deep in the fourth inning. Corey Seager added a homer in the fifth inning. Meanwhile, Cruz is 0-for-4 at the plate in addition to his misplays in center field.
Associated Press
14-06-2025
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Texas Rangers CF Evan Carter leaves with right wrist soreness after spectacular catch
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers center fielder Evan Carter exited Friday night's game against the Chicago White Sox with right wrist soreness, three innings after making a spectacular diving catch. Carter made the highlight grab to take a hit away from Mike Tauchman leading off in the fourth inning. Carter put his right hand down to the ground as he was lunging forward to make the catch with his gloved left hand. When the Rangers took the field in the seventh, Wyatt Langford moved from left field to center, and Sam Haggerty entered the game to play left. The Rangers said only that Carter left the game because of the soreness. Carter had three home runs in his previous four games, reaching base at least three times and with at least one extra-base hit in each of those games. He was 0 for 2 with a walk against the White Sox, and in the only at-bat after that defensive play had a flyout to left. ___ AP MLB:
Reuters
07-06-2025
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Jacob deGrom excels as Rangers blank Nationals
June 7 - Jacob deGrom pitched seven strong innings, Marcus Semien had two hits and drove in three runs and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Saturday. The 36-year-old deGrom (6-2) allowed two hits and didn't walk a batter while striking out eight. He has allowed two runs or less in ten consecutive starts and his ERA for the season is 2.12. Semien singled home a run in the first and added a two-run double in the eighth. Sam Haggerty had three hits and scored twice for Texas, which had lost four straight. Washington starter Mitchell Parker (4-6) nearly matched deGrom. The lefthander gave up two runs (one earned) on four hits over six innings. He struck out five without a walk. After being shut out 2-0 on Friday night, the Rangers jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead on Saturday. Haggerty led off the game with a single and with one out, Josh Jung singled. Semien singled to center and when the ball got by centerfielder Robert Hassell III both runners scored and Semien went all the way to third. Nathaniel Lowe singled off deGrom with one out in the second. With two outs, Alex Call was hit by a pitch but deGrom struck out Keibert Ruiz. Semien walked leading off the seventh against Cole Henry and went to second on a balk. After Jake Burger walked, Henry retired the next two batters before walking Kyle Higashioka to load the bases. Andrew Chafin came on and retired Josh Smith to end the inning. In the eighth, Haggerty and Wyatt Langford opened with singles against Eduardo Salazar. With one out, Semien doubled to left center, scoring both runners. Semien scored to make it 5-0 when Adolis Garcia blooped a two-out single to center. The Nationals got the first two batters on in the bottom half against Luke Jackson, but Ruiz grounded into a double play and Jose Tena grounded out. --Field Level Media
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31-05-2025
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Rangers' slumbering bats come alive in 11-1 victory over Cardinals
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marcus Semien hit a two-run homer and matched his career high with four hits, Jack Leiter pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings for the first time in 15 major league starts and the Texas Rangers routed the St. Louis Cardinals 11-1 on Friday night. Leiter (4-2) allowed three singles and matched a career high with six strikeouts, throwing a career-high 96 pitches. Semien drove in three runs. He was 10 for 70 in his previous 21 games. Advertisement Sam Haggerty tied his career best with three hits and had three RBIs, Josh Jung also had three hits and three RBIs, and Wyatt Langford hit a two-run home run. Haggerty scored the first of his three runs on a first-inning single by Josh Jung that ended a team-wide 0-for-30 drought. The Rangers (28-30) went into play last in the AL in batting average and runs. They were held to three runs in their previous three games, shut out Wednesday and hitless after Josh Smith's leadoff single in the first inning. Caleb Boushley pitched the final three innings for first career save. The Rangers prevented the Cardinals (32-25) from going nine games over .500 for the first time this season. They had 15 hits, three shy of their season high. Advertisement Lars Nootbaar doubled home Victor Scott II with the Cardinals' run in the eighth inning. Matthew Liberatore (3-4) allowed five runs in the first two innings, one unearned. Key moment Haggerty's two-run triple in the second inning sliced into the right-field corner off a 3-2 pitch. Key stat Texas' pitching isn't a problem. Its 2.81 rotation ERA leads the majors. Up next Cardinals RHP Sonny Gray (5-1, 4.06 ERA) was set to start Saturday against LHP Patrick Corbin (3-3, 3.75). ___ AP MLB: The Associated Press
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31-05-2025
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Rangers' slumbering bats come alive in 11-1 victory over Cardinals
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marcus Semien hit a two-run homer and matched his career high with four hits, Jack Leiter pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings for the first time in 15 major league starts and the Texas Rangers routed the St. Louis Cardinals 11-1 on Friday night. Leiter (4-2) allowed three singles and matched a career high with six strikeouts, throwing a career-high 96 pitches. Semien drove in three runs. He was 10 for 70 in his previous 21 games. Sam Haggerty tied his career best with three hits and had three RBIs, Josh Jung also had three hits and three RBIs, and Wyatt Langford hit a two-run home run. Haggerty scored the first of his three runs on a first-inning single by Josh Jung that ended a team-wide 0-for-30 drought. The Rangers (28-30) went into play last in the AL in batting average and runs. They were held to three runs in their previous three games, shut out Wednesday and hitless after Josh Smith's leadoff single in the first inning. Caleb Boushley pitched the final three innings for first career save. The Rangers prevented the Cardinals (32-25) from going nine games over .500 for the first time this season. They had 15 hits, three shy of their season high. Lars Nootbaar doubled home Victor Scott II with the Cardinals' run in the eighth inning. Matthew Liberatore (3-4) allowed five runs in the first two innings, one unearned. Key moment Haggerty's two-run triple in the second inning sliced into the right-field corner off a 3-2 pitch. Key stat Texas' pitching isn't a problem. Its 2.81 rotation ERA leads the majors. Up next Cardinals RHP Sonny Gray (5-1, 4.06 ERA) was set to start Saturday against LHP Patrick Corbin (3-3, 3.75). ___ AP MLB:
