In a commanding performance, Texas Rangers' pitcher Jon Gray led his team to a 7-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. Gray pitched eight strong innings, allowing just one run and three singles, and retired 22 of the last 23 batters he faced. The Rangers were leading 4-1 by the 7th inning. Post-game, Gray commented on his impressive outing. This victory ended the Nationals' four-game winning streak and kept them below a .500 win rate. The Nationals' record now stands at 14-15, marking their best end-of-April record since 2017. The Rangers have seen strong pitching performances recently, with consecutive starts by Gray and Andrew Heaney, each lasting seven or more innings with minimal runs and no walks.
The Rangers have gotten consecutive outings of seven or more innings from a starter with one or no runs & no walks. And they've come from Jon Gray & Andrew Heaney
Jon Gray retired 22 of the last 23 batters he faced while allowing only three singles over eight innings, and the Rangers won 7-1 on Tuesday night to end the Nationals' four-game winning streak. https://t.co/zHbGwCQ1jZ
One pitch at a time. Jon Gray speaks on his impressive outing vs the Nationals. @Rangers | #StraightUpTX | @BallySports 📺 https://t.co/eP2n9kME0v
Jon Gray allowed one run over 8 IP vs. Nationals https://t.co/Ru9MpcRiFK
Rangers' Jon Gray holds Nationals to 3 singles over 8 innings in a 7-1 win https://t.co/pmQ3UdXqh3
Jonah Heim speaks on tonight's win over the Nationals! @Rangers | #StraightUpTX | @BallySports 📺 https://t.co/sArb0bncOn
The @Rangers win behind 8 strong innings from Jon Gray! https://t.co/9xPHBe2F61
Jon Gray spun eight innings of one-run ball https://t.co/g8ayI5EdOA
Final: Rangers 7, Nats 1. The Nationals still can't get over the elusive .500 hump, but even at 14-15 it's their best record to end April since 2017.
Rangers tack on another insurance run off Jacob Barnes in the 7th. Nats trail 4-1 heading to the 8th, still stuck on 3 singles and 0 walks for the night.