Rangers Rout White Sox
Rangers Rout White Sox 10-0 Behind Rocker's Gem and 18-Hit Attack, Reclaiming Division Lead
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Key Points
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Alejandro Osuna, making his first start in 12 days in a lefty-lefty matchup, is 23 years old and had a .351 on-base percentage in 192 plate appearances, suggesting the Rangers could benefit from giving him more playing time.
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Luisangel Acuña, a White Sox infielder/outfielder, pitched the eighth inning and needed only five pitches to retire the side, one of the few bright moments in the loss as Chicago used a position player on the mound.
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Brandon Nimmo described a focused, concise approach before the game, staying on the gas and not overthinking, as the Rangers fought to stay atop the division after the All-Star break.
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Kumar Rocker delivered six scoreless innings, allowing one hit and two walks over 75 pitches, earning his first win since May 19 and providing a stopper performance after a rough stretch post-All-Star break.
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Langford had two hits and two RBIs, while Ezequiel Duran and Nicky Lopez added two hits apiece with an RBI each, helping fuel Texas’s 18-hit attack.
Kumar Rocker dominated for six scoreless innings and Brandon Nimmo went 4-for-4 with a home run as the Texas Rangers crushed the Chicago White Sox 10-0 on Tuesday. Texas piled up 18 hits — a season high for Chicago to surrender — and moved back atop the division standings after the All-Star break, according to Chicago Tribune.
The shutout was Chicago's second in their last four games. Noah Schultz lasted just 3 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on 11 hits. The White Sox fell into a tie for first place in their division, per Yahoo Sports.
Rocker Ends Rough Stretch With Shutdown Start
Rocker had not picked up a win since May 19. On Tuesday, he looked like a different pitcher. He threw just 75 pitches over six innings, giving up one hit and two walks. NBC Sports reported he served as a "stopper" — a pitcher who halts a losing streak — giving the Rangers a reset after a rough post-All-Star stretch.
Marco Gonzales finished the job in relief. Together, the two combined for a three-hit shutout. It was exactly the kind of start Texas needed heading into the second half of the season.
Nimmo and Osuna Torch White Sox With 18 Hits
Nimmo was the offensive star. He went 4-for-4 with a two-run homer and two RBIs. He described his approach simply — stay focused, stay aggressive, don't overthink. The results were hard to argue with, per Yahoo Sports.
Alejandro Osuna, 23, made his first start in 12 days. He took full advantage, recording three hits and three RBIs. Osuna carries a .351 on-base percentage in 192 plate appearances this season. Langford added two hits and two RBIs. Ezequiel Duran and Nicky Lopez each had two hits and one RBI, per Belleville News-Democrat.
Schultz Struggles as Chicago's Offense Goes Silent
Schultz could not get out of the fourth inning. He allowed 11 hits and five runs before being pulled. Belleville News-Democrat noted it was the second shutout Chicago had suffered in just four games — a sign of deeper offensive struggles.
One small bright spot for Chicago: Luisangel Acuña, normally an infielder and outfielder, took the mound in the eighth inning. He needed just five pitches to retire the side — a rare positive in an otherwise bleak night for the White Sox.
Texas Reclaims Division Lead After Break
The win snapped a skid for the Rangers and pushed them back to the top of the division standings. Texas now holds the edge heading into the rest of July. The 18-hit attack was a statement — this team is not running out of gas, Chicago Tribune reported.
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