Texas Turned a Shutout Into a Jump

The Rangers beat the Nationals 5-0 on August 18.

Texas took control early. Wyatt Langford scored on a first-inning double play, Justin Foscue homered in the second, and the Rangers added three more runs in the third.

Foscue finished with 2 RBI. Brandon Nimmo and Cody Freeman each drove in a run as Texas built enough support for its pitching staff.

Cal Quantrill carried the game on the mound, earning the win with 7 scoreless innings, 5 strikeouts, and 0 walks.

What It Means

The Rangers improve to 62-64. The Nationals fall to 60-67.

BaseChaser lists Texas at 36.3% to make the playoffs and Washington at 0.3%.

Texas made one of the biggest climbs on the board, moving into a stronger chase position while Washington stayed near the bottom of the postseason picture.

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