Series Recap: Texas Rangers vs. Cincinnati Reds 04/26-4/28innati reds
The Texas Rangers continued their nine-game homestand with a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds at Globe Life Field this past Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Here’s my Rangers vs. Reds series recap for your information.
Friday, April 26
The Rangers opened the three-game series with a 2-1 win over the Reds on City Connect Friday. Texas improved to 14-13, while Cincinnati fell to 14-12. All hail the Peagle! Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi pitched six innings and gave up three hits, one earned run, five walks, and eight strikeouts. Meanwhile, Reds pitcher Graham Ashcraft pitched 6 1/3 innings and gave up seven hits, one earned run, and three strikeouts. The Rangers rocked their Friday night fits, but the Reds wasted little time getting on the board. Spencer Steer stole second base. Elly De La Cruz scored for a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Steer went to third base after a throwing error by Jonah Heim. The Rangers tied the ballgame at one apiece. Evan Carter homered on a fly ball to right center field to tie the game 1-1 in the bottom of the second inning. After a five-inning scoring drought, Texas took a one-run lead. Marcus Semien homered on a fly ball to left field to put the Rangers up 2-1 in the bottom of the eighth inning. The Rangers held on for a 2-1 win over the Reds after nine innings. For Texas, Kirby Yates pitched one inning and gave up two strikeouts. And, for Cincinnati, Nick Martini went 0-for-1.
