Rangers Seek Series Sweep of Reeling Rockies
The Texas Rangers are rolling. Winners of four straight, they’ll look to keep the momentum alive and complete a three-game sweep of the struggling Colorado Rockies on Wednesday in Arlington.
Pitching Prowess Fuels Rangers’ Run
Texas has leaned on sharp starting pitching and clutch moments to take the first two games of the series, outscoring the Rockies 6-2. That trend should continue with left-hander Patrick Corbin (2-2, 3.13 ERA) taking the mound in the finale. Corbin was solid in his last start, allowing just two runs over seven innings in a tough 2-1 loss at Detroit. Though he hasn’t recorded a win since April 22, his 4.60 career ERA in 29 appearances against Colorado suggests he knows how to navigate this lineup.
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The Rangers’ rotation has been a quiet strength this season, especially when paired with their consistent offense. And despite losing reliever Chris Martin to elbow tightness Tuesday, manager Bruce Bochy remains confident.
“We’re trying to stay positive… We’ve got some experience down there. You know, and that’s a good thing.”
— Bruce Bochy on adjusting the bullpen without Martin
Rockies Struggle Under New Leadership
Colorado, now under interim manager Warren Schaeffer, has dropped 10 of its last 11. While the games in Arlington have been close, the Rockies still haven’t delivered a win since Schaeffer replaced Bud Black.
Antonio Senzatela (1-6, 5.77 ERA) will try to play stopper. He’s coming off a tough outing against the Padres, where he gave up eight runs (four earned) over 4 2/3 innings. His only career appearance against the Rangers, however, was a gem — one run allowed across six strong innings in a win back in 2021.
“Every day is a day where you show up to work and we can move the ball forward.”
— Warren Schaeffer on staying focused through adversity
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While the Rockies are showing signs of fight, especially with ninth-inning rallies in both losses, their lack of consistency has made them a tough bet. The Rangers, on the other hand, are making noise again and could be a hot target for MLB picks and predictions as the sweep looms.
Josh Jung Powers the Offense
Josh Jung powered the Texas lineup on Tuesday with his first career two-homer home game, driving in all four of the Rangers’ runs. The Rangers will be looking to keep him hot as they try to cap off a dominant series.