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Aug 4, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers pinch hitter Joc Pederson (4) celebrates with right fielder Adolis Garcia (53) and designated hitter Josh Jung (6) after Pederson hits a game tying home run against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field. \/ Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

The Texas Rangers got their nine-game homestand off to a good start by beating the New York Yankees in two out of three games at Globe Life Field.<\/p>\n

The Rangers (60-56) have been impossible to deal with at home since the All-Star Break ended. Texas is 10-2 in 12 home games, with six more ahead. On Friday, they host the Philadelphia Phillies for three games. After that, it\u2019s another three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks.<\/p>\n

Texas has made up ground in both the American League West race and the AL Wild Card race. But the Rangers haven\u2019t climbed the mountain yet. That task awaits them in the next series.<\/p>\n

More News: <\/strong>Rangers Pitcher Nathan Eovaldi Joins Elite Company After Most Recent Start<\/p>\n

Here are some of the good and not-so-good things that came out of the series.<\/p>\n

1. Joc Pederson\u2019s Breakthrough?<\/h3>\n
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Aug 4, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers pinch hitter Joc Pederson (4) rounds the bases after he hits a game tying home run against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field. \/ Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Pederson was clear after his game-tying home run in the ninth inning of Monday\u2019s 8-5, 10-inning victory \u2014 one good game doesn\u2019t erase a horrible season.<\/p>\n

But also made the point that he can\u2019t change the past. He can only change the future. And, maybe, just maybe, he\u2019s getting there.<\/p>\n

The left-handed designated hitter didn\u2019t play in Wednesday\u2019s finale. But, for the series he was 3-for-3 with a double, a home run, an RBI and three runs scored. His home run on Monday was in a pinch-hit situation.<\/p>\n

The home run was great. The follow-up the next day was even better. He\u2019s slashing .385\/.500\/.692 in five games in August.<\/p>\n

More News: <\/strong>Jack Leiter, Rangers Try to Sweep Yankees: How to Watch, Preview, Lineups<\/p>\n

2. Josh Jung\u2019s Resurgence<\/h3>\n
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Aug 4, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Josh Jung (6) celebrates with his teammates after he hits a walk-off home run during the game between the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees at Globe Life Field. \/ Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Jung\u2019s 0-for-3 game on Wednesday ended his hitting streak since he returned from his minor-league reset on July 21. He\u2019ll be back at third base on Friday after two games at designated hitter.<\/p>\n

Jung hit the walk-off home run on Monday. Before Wednesday\u2019s 0-fer he was slashing .382\/.447\/.647 with three home runs and eight RBI. He also scored eight runs and drew four walks against 11 strikeouts.<\/p>\n

When Jung is humming like this at the plate, the lineup is different. Right now, Jung looks like rookie year Jung.<\/p>\n

3. Nathan Eovaldi\u2019s Stealth Cy Young Campaign<\/h3>\n
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Jul 25, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) reacts to a call during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Globe Life Field. \/ Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Eovaldi threw eight innings of near-perfect baseball on Tuesday, allowing one hit and no walks against six strikeouts. His performance was carryover from being named the American League pitcher of the month for July, when he went 5-0.<\/p>\n

More News: <\/strong>Nathan Eovaldi Dominates as Rangers Claim Series Victory over Yankees<\/p>\n

But, this has been Eovaldi most of the season. His month-long break due to injury took him off the Cy Young radar. It\u2019s time to put him back on it.<\/p>\n

Since the start of May he is 8-1 with a 0.92 ERA with 65 strikeouts and 17 walks. Good luck to opposing hitters.<\/p>\n

4. Hoby Milner\u2019s Mild-Mannered Season<\/h3>\n
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Jul 25, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Hoby Milner (41) in action during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Atlanta Braves at Globe Life Field. \/ Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Hoby Milner is the rubber-armed left-handed reliever that every team wants but has difficulty finding. Milner might be the Rangers\u2019 best free agent signing of the offseason.<\/p>\n

Milner pitched 2.2 innings of no-hit baseball on Wednesday, allowing one walk and striking out a hitter. But that\u2019s what he does just about every third game. In his last seven games he has a 1.93 ERA with seven strikeouts and two walks in 9.1 innings.<\/p>\n

Not all heroes wear capes. Some just pitch middle relief.<\/p>\n

THE NOT SO GOOD<\/h2>\n

1. The Garcias (the Hitter)<\/h3>\n
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Jul 18, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers right fielder Adolis Garcia (53) reacts after striking out during the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Globe Life Field. \/ Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

One only must look at the box score to see how outfielder Adolis Garcia failed to help the Rangers in their 3-2 loss on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

More News: <\/strong>Texas Rangers Sit at No. 13 in Latest MLB Power Rankings Despite Recent Surge<\/p>\n

He stranded two runners in the fifth with a groundout. He left the bases loaded with a flyout in the seventh. He struck out in the ninth and stranded two more runners.<\/p>\n

All three at-bats were in two-out situations. He left seven runners on base. One run could have tied the game. Two could have won it.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s been better since his reset in late May, but he went 0-for-10 combined in two of the three games of this series. Six of those outs were strikeouts. Texas needs more consistency from their clean-up hitter.<\/p>\n

2. The Garcias (the Pitcher)<\/h3>\n
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Jul 25, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Robert Garcia (62) in action during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Atlanta Braves at Globe Life Field. \/ Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy has used Garcia in closer situations. Perhaps it\u2019s time to stop.<\/p>\n

His last save was July 30 against the Los Angeles Angels. In last three games, he\u2019s given up a home run in each appearance. In Seattle he did so in save situations. On Wednesday, in a tie game, he gave up Paul Goldschmidt\u2019s go-ahead home run.<\/p>\n

The Rangers added two great relivers at the deadline but no closer. Texas may pay for that oversight.<\/p>\n

3. Starting Pitchers Not Named Nathan Eovaldi<\/h3>\n
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Aug 6, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter (35) throws a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Globe Life Field. \/ Tim Heitman-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Monday\u2019s starter, Patrick Corbin, and Wednesday\u2019s starter, Jack Leiter, didn\u2019t give the bullpen much help.<\/p>\n

Corbin lasted just three innings but was bailed out by Jon Gray\u2019s epic five-inning relief stint. Leiter managed 3.1 innings but only gave up three hits and two runs. His problem, like Corbin\u2019s was control. Both gave up too many walks.<\/p>\n

Corbin could start Sunday\u2019s finale against Philadelphia, pitting him against one of baseball\u2019s most potent lineups. He can\u2019t have control issues like that against the Phillies.<\/p>\n

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