Rangers Capitalize on AL West Instability, Narrow Gap
The Texas Rangers hold a 21-22 record, placing them third in the AL West, two games behind division leader Oakland. This follows a period of instability within the division, marked by the Houston Astros' 17-28 record. The Rangers face upcoming series against Houston and Colorado.
The Texas Rangers hold a 21-22 record, placing them third in the AL West standings, two games behind division leader Oakland (22-21). Seattle follows closely with a 22-23 record. This creates a two-game spread across the top three teams in the division.
The Houston Astros, currently 17-28, sit five games behind the Rangers. Houston lost 10-2 to the Seattle Mariners on May 13 and 8-3 to Seattle on May 15, resulting in a 1-2 record in that home series. The Los Angeles Angels also sit at 16-28.
Texas pitching has sustained the team, with Jacob deGrom providing rotation stability. The bullpen has also delivered consistent performances. Offensively, Corey Seager has experienced a prolonged slump. The Rangers will play a three-game series against Houston starting May 16, followed by a three-game series against Colorado, a team with a 17-27 record.
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