The Texas Rangers secured a decisive 6-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals, highlighted by rookie Wyatt Langford's first career grand slam in the eighth inning. Langford's performance has been notable since returning from the injured list, boasting an OPS near .800. Jon Gray contributed significantly by pitching two-hit ball over five innings. The Rangers' win marks their third consecutive victory, indicating a strong performance streak. Additionally, Marcus Semien, referred to as an Ironman, and Josh Smith also made impactful plays, with Smith hitting a solo home run and Semien scoring off a bunt by A. Garcia. Bruce Bochy shared his thoughts on the Rangers' shutout win.
"It's something I'm not used to, just making a couple in-game adjustments here and there talking with our hitting guys they've helped me out so much." Josh Smith after today's win! @Rangers | #StraightUpTX | @BallySports ๐บ https://t.co/4TeieBKjRx
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Mad Max: Fury on the mound ๐ค @Rangers | #StraightUpTX | @BallySports ๐บ https://t.co/pnKgTMN2Ie
JOSH SMITH SOLO DOLO! ๐ฅ @Rangers | #StraightUpTX | @BallySports ๐บ https://t.co/FmecUOT9YU
Wyatt Langford did that thing again. Run-scoring double. Rangers lead, 1-0.
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MAD MAX IS BACK and in the spotlight ๐ @Rangers | #StraightUpTX | @BallySports ๐บ https://t.co/AAEKwSYdPN
Josh Smith is BALLING ๐ฅ @Rangers | #StraightUpTX | @BallySports ๐บ https://t.co/raLnvoRUVc
Mad Max on the mound ๐ค @Rangers | #StraightUpTX | @BallySports ๐บ https://t.co/gmQRcRDEsv
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From @McFarland_Shawn: Wyatt Langford is emerging from a growing period as more dangerous hitter. https://t.co/gNJ2KRB21b
Gray pitches 2-hit ball over 5 innings and Langford hits grand slam to lift Rangers over Royals 6-0 https://t.co/tzuu5mE3jc
Wyatt Langford hit an eighth-inning grand slam that led the Texas Rangers over the Kansas City Royals 6-0 on Saturday. https://t.co/60PnrLfYA6
Wyatt Langford's homer gives him near an .800 OPS since coming off the IL, which I totally appreciate because it's making my projection look slightly less dumb.
Texas Rangers rookie hits first grand slam of career in 6-0 win over KC Royals https://t.co/uoH6A2jgzC
Bruce Bochy shares his thoughts on the Rangers big shutout win today! @Rangers | #StraightUpTX | @BallySports ๐บ https://t.co/a2rayrD7zg
Jon Gray was ON today! @Rangers | #StraightUpTX | @BallySports ๐บ https://t.co/0WvQ3ImG3f
Rangers win, 6-0. Wyatt Langford hit a grand slam. Theyโve won three straight. Thatโs a winning streak
Wyatt Langford's third career home run was belted in grand fashion! (MLB x @DairyQueen) https://t.co/Db7lctnMQu
WYATT LANGFORD WITH A GRAND SWING! https://t.co/X2Lha6MwV8
A Garcia swinging bunt gets Semien home! @Rangers | #StraightUpTX | @BallySports ๐บ https://t.co/zPhryB6HdZ
JOSH SMITH GOES DEEP! @Rangers | #StraightUpTX | @BallySports ๐บ https://t.co/KlGAmvgRiW
Scherzer and Jung are coming back! @Rangers | #StraightUpTX | ๐บ: Bally Sports https://t.co/vhiruLnOMz
Semien is an Ironman! Texas Rangers | #StraightUpTX | Bally Sports https://t.co/T3uYB6GS8n
Marcus Semien and Rangers Baseball is on NOW on Bally Sports Southwest! @Rangers | #StraightUpTX | @BallySports ๐บ https://t.co/bCTSzl3x3x
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