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Texas Rangers win Wild Card Series over Tampa Bay Rays

Rangers beat Rays 7-1 for Wild Card Series sweep behind Garcia and Carter home runs

The 99-win Rays are going home without winning a game in the postseason.

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Next GameNext Game	10/03/2023 3:08 PM EST
Next OpponentNext Opponent	TB Tampa Bay Rays
Standing (Division)Division Rank	1st AL West
WinsWins	90
LossesLosses	72
RunsRuns Scored	881
Runs AllowedRuns Allowed	716
Batting AverageBatting Average	.263
Home RunsHome Runs	233
ManagerManager	Bruce Bochy

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Josh Jung

TEX Third Baseman #6

Josh Jung went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a triple, two runs scored and an RBI on Wednesday, propelling the Rangers to a 7-1 victory over the Rays and a sweep of their Wild Card Series in Tampa Bay.

The Rangers broke the game open with a four-run uprising off of Zach Eflin in the fourth inning that included Jung blooping an RBI triple into right field and then riding home on Evan Carter’s two-run blast. The 25-year-old third baseman started another rally with a one-out double in the sixth inning and scored on an RBI double off the bat of Marcus Semien. Fresh off of their sweep of the Rays, the Rangers will now roll into Baltimore to take on the Orioles in the ALDS.
Evan Carter

TEX Center Fielder #87

Evan Carter blasted a two-run homer as part of a four-run uprising in the fourth inning on Wednesday, helping to power the Rangers to victory over the Rays.

The Rangers threatened in the first three innings against Zach Eflin, but weren’t able to break through. That changed in the fourth inning. There, Adolis Garcia got things started with a solo homer, Josh Jung added a run-scoring triple into right field and Carter followed with a 391-foot bomb that increased the Rangers’ lead to 4-0. With that blast, Carter became the youngest player to leave the yard in the postseason in Rangers’ franchise history. The 21-year-old phenom also drew a walk, was hit by a pitch and struck out in the contest, finishing the day 1-for-2. Showing out on baseball’s biggest stage will certainly cause Carter to surge up fantasy draft boards next spring.
Adolis Garcia

TEX Right Fielder #53

Adolis García went 1-for-5 and blasted his first home run of the postseason on Wednesday as the Rangers completed their sweep of the Rays in Tampa Bay.

The 30-year-old slugger opened the scoring in the ballgame, crushing a 416-foot solo shot off of Zach Eflin in the fourth inning. That would be his only hit in the ballgame, but it played a critical role in the victory for the Rangers. They’ll now head to Baltimore to take on the Orioles in the ALDS.
Nathan Eovaldi

TEX Starting Pitcher #17

Nathan Eovaldi delivered a dominant performance in Wednesday’s victory over the Rays in Game 2 of their Wild Card Series, giving up just one run on six hits over 6 2/3 innings of work.

The 33-year-old right-hander piled up eight strikeouts on the afternoon and didn’t issue a base on balls. The lone tally against him came in his final inning of work, as Josh Lowe and Isaac Paredes reached on one-out singles, then Curtis Mead lined a two-run single into left to drive in the Rays’ only run. Eovaldi generated 16 swings and misses on 98 pitches in the ballgame — seven on his splitter — while registering a strong CSW of 32 percent.
Robbie Grossman

TEX Left Fielder #4

The Rangers have made no changes to their lineup for Game 2 of the NLDS, which means Robbie Grossman will again DH and hit third against a righty.

The lineup worked yesterday, and by worked, we mean it scored four runs thanks largely to some shoddy defense on the part of the Rays. Grossman went 0-for-4 with a walk from the third spot, but maybe he’s due.
Jordan Montgomery

TEX Starting Pitcher #52

Jordan Montgomery pitched six-hit ball for seven innings and combined with Aroldis Chapman and José Leclerc on a shutout of the Rays in Game 1 of the Wild Card.

Montgomery allowed just three hard-hit balls and walked none in a stellar showing. Chapman and Leclerc then combined to allow just one baserunner over the final two innings. It’s Montgomery’s first postseason win in two starts and one relief appearance. The Cardinals passed him over for a start in their Wild Card series against the Phillies last year, choosing José Quintana and Miles Mikolas instead.
Evan Carter

TEX Center Fielder #87

Evan Carter finished 2-for-2 with two walks and a steal against the Rays in Tuesday’s Game 1 win.

Carter did have an error in left, as he bobbled a ball to Isaac Paredes a free base on a single. However, he also made an excellent diving catch earlier in the game. The Rangers debated hitting Carter third today before going with Robbie Grossman there and slotting Carter into the ninth spot. Maybe they’ll reconsider Wednesday, particularly given that Grossman, who hasn’t hit righties this year, went 0-for-4 with a walk.
Robbie Grossman

TEX Left Fielder #4

Robbie Grossman will hit third and serve as the designated hitter in Game 1 of the Rangers’ Wild Card Series against the Rays.

It’s an eyebrow-raising decision given that Grossman hit just .206 with a .633 OPS against right-handers this season, but that’s how Rangers manager Bruce Bochy and the team’s front office plans to attack Tyler Glasnow. The full lineup for Texas: Marcus Semien 2B, Corey Seager SS, Grossman DH, Adolis García RF, Nathaniel Lowe 1B, Jonah Heim C, Leody Taveras CF, Josh Jung 3B, Evan Carter LF. Jordan Montgomery will start Game 1 for the Rangers.
Jonathan Hernandez

TEX Relief Pitcher #72

Jonathan Hernández is not on the Rangers’ Wild Card roster due to a shoulder injury.

No word yet on the severity of the injury. Ezequiel Duran is also off the roster for the Rangers’ series against the Rays, as the Rangers will go with three catchers. Grant Anderson will effectively replace Hernández in the Rangers’ bullpen.
Jordan Montgomery

TEX Starting Pitcher #52

The Rangers will have Jordan Montgomery start Game 1 of the Wild Card series against the Rays.

This was a given. Nothing further has been announced, but Nathan Eovaldi figures to start Game 2 in spite of his struggles since returning from a forearm injury. Game 3 could be Dane Dunning on three days’ rest after he was given a quick hook Sunday. Andrew Heaney also figures to factor in somewhere, whether it’s in relief of Eovaldi in Game 2 or perhaps in tandem with Dunning in Game 3.

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