Game Recap

The Texas Rangers secured a 3-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night, thanks in large part to the impressive performance of Josh Smith. Smith homered and scored all three Texas runs, marking his fifth consecutive two-hit game.

Smith’s Outstanding Performance

The leadoff hitter had a single in the first and scored on Corey Seager’s sacrifice fly. Smith’s seventh homer was a 396-foot drive to right-center in the third, then he walked ahead of Marcus Semien’s RBI double that made it 3-0 in the fifth. Smith was 2 for 3 with a walk and is hitting .435 (10 for 23) during a career-best streak of five multihit games.

Pitching Performance

Jacob Webb (4-3), the second of seven pitchers in a bullpen game for the Rangers, worked two innings for the victory as they won for the fifth time in six games. Robert Garcia loaded the bases in the ninth before closing out his fifth save in seven chances. White Sox starter Adrian Houser (2-2) allowed three runs and six hits over five innings. He struck out two and walked four.

Notable Moments

Shawn Armstrong started for Texas and struck out five while retiring all nine batters the first three innings. His season highs before Friday were seven batters faced and three strikeouts. Luis Robert was the first White Sox hitter to reach base, on an infield single with two outs in the fifth when he was initially called out before a replay challenge. He also had an RBI double in the seventh.

Key Moment

The White Sox had a run in and two on in the seventh when Texas reliever Chris Martin retired the only two batters he faced.

Key Stat

Seager is 4 for 45 (.089) with 15 strikeouts in 13 games since returning from the injured list May 28. But he has drawn a walk in a career-best eight games in a row after two more free passes.

Up Next

Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (6-2, 2.12 ERA) has allowed two runs over fewer in each of his last 10 starts The White Sox hadn’t announced who will start for them Saturday.

Conclusion

The Texas Rangers’ win over the Chicago White Sox was a testament to the team’s resilience and determination. With Josh Smith’s impressive performance and the bullpen’s strong showing, the Rangers were able to secure a 3-1 victory. As the season progresses, the Rangers will look to build on this momentum and make a push for the playoffs.

FAQs

• Who was the star player for the Texas Rangers in their win over the Chicago White Sox?
  Josh Smith was the star player, homering and scoring all three Texas runs.
• What was the final score of the game?
  The final score was 3-1 in favor of the Texas Rangers.
• Who will start for the Rangers in their next game?
  Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (6-2, 2.12 ERA) is scheduled to start.