The Rangers won the lottery with surprise in 2023, but missed the playoffs due to the failed record and could lose the danger of the playoffs again, and the series failed record. They were 5.5 games in the playoffs, 1.5 games behind the Royals. The Rangers had great postseason hopes for July, but lost eight of the last ten times and sank under .500.
Texas Rangers (62-63) vs. Kansas City Royals (63-61) of Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
Rangers: 4.10 Running/Game (24th in MLB), 3.70 times/game (1st)
Royals: 3.80 runs/match (27th), 3.83 runs/game (third place)
Like the royals, the Rangers' pitchers are great, but weak in offense. They have some strength, but hit .232 only with 0.232 in baseball. Despite some struggles, Adolis García led the team with 64 RBIs, but the series was in trouble due to an ankle injury.
Jake Burger hit 21 (.429) with a home run since returning from a limb injury, but he injured his wrist on Sunday, doubting his identity. Corey Seager hit .267/.390/.457 this year against the right. Wyatt Langford hit .266/.345/.454 on the road.
Evan Carter has hit only 0.207/.286/.354 in 27 games since early July. Josh Jung is 5 more than his-last-35 (.143). Josh Smith hits .216/.265/.234 on the left. Joc Pederson has a WRC+ of 14, the fifth time for anyone with at least 190 sets. Rangers are one of the best defensive teams in baseball, with Langford and Marcus Semien standing out. The Wanderer Catcher threw only 16% of the stolen base attempt, which was the third team in baseball.
Jack Leiter has 2.95 ERA in his last eight games and won his last three decisions. His 97mph fastball is one of the best heaters in baseball, with opponents hitting only .200. He has 4.60 ERA on his way.
Merrill Kelly has 4.50 ERAs in three games since the Rangers got from the Rattlers. The right hit him.196/.255/.290. Mike Yastrzemski hit four home runs in his 51 set appearances over his career. Kelly has never faced a royal in his seven-year career.
Jacob Degrom, who is 37 years old, is currently ranked fifth in the ERA's league with 2.76 third in the 0.926 whip and 10th in the 148 strikeout. His fastball is still running at 97 mph, with an opponent shooting .146 and his difference is 40%. He faced the Royals four times, the only loss in the 2015 World Series.
Patrick Corbin rebounded from four bad seasons in Washington to become a productive starter in Texas. He was shocked in his last outing, giving up seven runs in 2.1 innings against the Blue Jays and 16 runs in 14.2 innings in the last four games. He has 5.17 ERA on his way this year.
Rangers Bullpen has an ERA of 3.69, ranking fifth in baseball. Phil Maton has taken over the closure duties since the Cardinals were awarded, but he has blown two saves and gave up four runs in his last two outings. Former Royal Farmer Robert Garcia led the team with nine saves, but he gave up eight runs in five innings this month. Shawn Armstrong has been their best relief this year, and the right-wingers only hit him .115/.201/.156.
Royals have been home to success, but this will be the first good team they have ever played. The Rangers have been underperforming lately, but they have a talented team that they have a hard time hitting their pitches. If the royals want to go back to the playoffs, they will need a winning series.