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Ezequiel Duran collects four hits in Rangers’ win

Ezequiel Duran

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Ezequiel Duran had four hits, including the one that helped end the game in the 10th, as the Rangers edged the Angels 2-1 on Friday.

Technically, it was a throwing error that ended the game, allowing Wyatt Langford to score from second on Duran’s infield single off Ben Joyce. Duran ended the night with no RBI or runs scored, but as has often been the case this season, he was the Rangers’ best position player. He’s batting .271/.327/.441 in 460 plate appearances.

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Corey Seager is not in the Rangers’ starting lineup for Sunday’s divisional matchup against the Athletics.

The Rangers are being sure to mix in plenty of days off for the 32-year-old slugger and it makes sense to do so with left-hander Jacob Lopez toeing the slab for the A’s on Sunday afternoon. Expect Seager to make an appearance off the bench in this one if the right situation arises. Ezequiel Duran will start at shortstop in his place and bat second for the Rangers.
Ezequiel Duran

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Ezequiel Duran went 3-for-5 with two doubles and four RBI to lead the Rangers to a 5-4 win over the Giants on Tuesday.

Duran drove in a run on a base hit in the first inning and swiped second base for his ninth steal of the season. He then drove in two more runs in the eighth on a double to break a tie game. Duran came through in a clutch moment again in the ninth, driving in the winning run with a walk-off double. The 27-year-old infielder is hitting .278/.329/.463 with 13 homers, 51 runs scored, and 63 RBI across 399 plate appearances.
Ezequiel Duran

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Ezequiel Duran went 4-for-4 and homered for the Rangers’ only run Monday in a loss to the Giants.

He’s surely happy to be playing regularly, but it still must be kind of frustrating for Duran to be the Rangers’ most valuable position player this year and be hitting seventh behind the likes of Evan Carter and Jake Burger. The other eight guys in the Texas lineup finished 3-for-29 while Duran was going 4-for-4 tonight. He’s batting .274/.326/.455 with 13 homers and 59 RBI.
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TEX Shortstop #20

Ezequiel Duran went 2-for-4 with a homer against the Mariners on Monday.

Duran has homered in back-to-back games, and he collected five RBI in the four-game series win over the Mariners. Most Rangers fans surely would have been happy to see him go at any point during 2024 or ’25, but in 2026, he’s currently the team’s bWAR leader, at 2.6 entering today, and he’s second in RBI with 56.
Josh Jung

TEX 3rd Baseman #6

Josh Jung (calf) was held out of the Rangers’ starting lineup for the second consecutive game on Friday night.

Jung was pulled from Tuesday’s battle against the White Sox due to tightness in his left calf and hasn’t played since. There haven’t been rumblings about the oft-injured third baseman requiring a trip to the injured list just yet, but if this lingers for another couple of days the Rangers may be forced to rethink that. Ezequiel Duran will start in his place at third base and bat third for the Rangers against Mariners’ right-hander Bryce Miller.
Josh Jung

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Josh Jung (calf) is out of the lineup for Wednesday’s series finale against the White Sox.

There’s zero reason for the Rangers to rush Jung back with Thursday’s off-day looming. It’ll be Ezequiel Duran taking over at the hot corner after Jung made a precautionary exit from Tuesday’s game with left calf tightness. He’s presumably day-to-day heading into Friday’s series opener against Seattle.
Josh Jung

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Josh Jung (knee) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday’s showdown against the Angels.

Jung takes a seat for the third consecutive contest due to an ongoing right knee issue. It’s within the realm of possibility that he’ll require a trip to the injured list, but the Rangers are probably going to ride it out for the remainder of the week with the All-Star break on the horizon. It’ll be Ezequiel Duran filling in at the hot corner for the third straight game.
Josh Jung

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Josh Jung (knee) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday’s series opener against the Angels.

Jung remains out of the Rangers lineup for the second straight contest due to right knee soreness. It doesn’t sound like a potential injured list situation, but the fact that he’s not back following a couple days of extra rest is mildly concerning. There should be some clarity on his status in the coming days. It’ll be versatile Ezequiel Duran filling in at the hot corner in his absence.
Josh Jung

TEX 3rd Baseman #6

Josh Jung was scratched from the Rangers’ starting lineup on Sunday due to right knee soreness.

Jung was going to try to give it a go but tested his knee out on the field before the game and ultimately the decision was made to give him the afternoon off. It’s possible that he could be available in a pinch-hit situation. Ezequiel Duran will cover third base in his absence and bat cleanup against Tigers’ right-hander Casey Mize.
Brandon Nimmo

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Brandon Nimmo (shoulder) remains out of the Rangers’ starting lineup for Thursday night’s series opener against the Tigers.

It’s the fourth straight game that Nimmo has missed with a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder. The Rangers remain hopeful that he’ll be able to avoid a stint on the injured list, but if this extends into the weekend, their hand may end up being forced. Ezequiel Duran will once again start in his place in right field and will bat third for the Tigers against left-hander Framber Valdez on Thursday evening in Arlington.

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Andy Pages

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Andy Pages is expected to miss 4-5 weeks with a fractured left hand suffered Friday, manager Dave Roberts said.

Pages had X-rays tonight after all. Roberts didn’t say how the Dodgers intend to replace Pages, but former Diamondbacks center fielder Alek Thomas seems like the obvious choice. He could come up and play against most righties, with Tommy Edman moving to center against lefties. That would free up some infield time for Kiké Hernández and Miguel Rojas.
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Emerson Hancock

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Emerson Hancock worked 5 2/3 innings and allowed three runs Friday versus the Cubs.

Hancock struck out six and walked none, but he gave up two homers in the first to account for the runs. While Hancock left with a lead tonight, it didn’t hold up, keeping him 7-7. Still, the Mariners did win in 10 to improve to 12-12 in his starts. He’ll try to get back over .500 next week against the Blue Jays.
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Andrés Muñoz

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Andrés Muñoz took a blown save after allowing a solo homer in the ninth Friday against the Cubs.

Alex Bregman took him deep. This makes eight blown saves for Muñoz, but his closing gig remains safe. He’s allowed runs in only four of his last 23 appearances, and after prevailing in the bottom of the 10th tonight, the Mariners have picked up wins in two of his three blown saves during the span.
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Matthew Boyd

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Matthew Boyd yielded five runs — four earned — in six innings Friday against the Mariners.

After getting three runs to work with in the first, Boyd surrendered four runs in the second, with Cal Raleigh’s three-run homer serving as the big blow. His ERA has jumped from 3.50 to 4.15 while he’s given up 11 runs in his last two starts. Still, his stuff is fine, and he remains a solid choice in mixed leagues. He’s due to face the Diamondbacks next week.
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Daniel Palencia

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In his return from the IL, Daniel Palencia fanned two in a perfect seventh inning Friday against the Mariners.

Back from a flexor strain, Palencia averaged 98.9 mph with his six fastballs, leaving him just a tad shy of his 99.4-mph average for the season. It was a nice first outing back, but with Jacob Webb excelling, he’ll probably have to wait a bit for chances to close.
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Alex Bregman

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Alex Bregman went 3-for-5 with a pair of homers Friday against the Mariners.

Bregman had a two-run homer in the first and a game-tying solo shot off Andrés Muñoz in the ninth, but it wasn’t quite enough for the Cubs tonight. He now has 18 homers for the season. 11 of those have come in his last 34 games.
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Andy Pages will have X-rays Saturday after getting hit on a hand by a pitch Friday against the Pirates.

Pages said the pitch hit him on the outside of his left hand, just below his pinkie finger. If he needs to miss some time, the Dodgers could call up Alek Thomas to share time with Tommy Edman in center. Top prospect Josue DePaula is strictly a corner outfielder and probably wouldn’t be viewed as a potential option here.
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Ezequiel Duran had four hits, including the one that helped end the game in the 10th, as the Rangers edged the Angels 2-1 on Friday.

Technically, it was a throwing error that ended the game, allowing Wyatt Langford to score from second on Duran’s infield single off Ben Joyce. Duran ended the night with no RBI or runs scored, but as has often been the case this season, he was the Rangers’ best position player. He’s batting .271/.327/.441 in 460 plate appearances.
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MacKenzie Gore held the Angels scoreless for six innings and struck out seven on Friday.

Gore allowed just two hits and one walk before departing a scoreless game. He’s allowed a total of four runs in 23 innings this month, lowering his ERA to 4.26. He’s currently slated to face the White Sox next Wednesday, though he could get bumped to Friday against the Brewers.
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Reid Detmers blanked the Rangers for six innings in a no-decision Friday.

MacKenzie Gore matched him, so Detmers remained 4-8 with a 3.62 ERA through 26 starts. We’re sure he’s looking forward to the Angels holding that win-loss record against him in arbitration. He’ll face the Phillies next week.
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