Season Record: 19-21
Week Record: 3-3
Series Record: 5-7, 1 split
GAME 35: 4-7 LOSS @ NEW YORK YANKEES
GAME 36: 6-1 WIN @ NEW YORK YANKEES
GAME 37: 2-9LOSS @ NEW YORK YANKEES
GAME 38: 1-7 LOSS vs CHICAGO CUBS
GAME 39: 6-0 WIN vs CHICAGO CUBS
GAME 40: 3-0 WIN vs CHICAGO CUBS
So the Rangers pitched 20 innings (and counting) of shoutout innings this weekend. And managed to get some hits with runners in scoring position. All good things that hopefully continue and get the Rangers on a roll.
However, something that has been proven over the last few seasons, something both myself and the Rangers broadcast has pointed out, once Corey Seager gets out of his funk, the rest of the lineup will follow. And his funk is bad.
I believe he had a similar start last year, he turned it around in May and then stayed hot but right now he’s looking lost in most plate appearances.
In the seventh inning of Sunday’s game, the At Bat app popped up a surprising stat for Seager, his wiff rate last season was 27.9% and this year its up to 35.9%. League average is 25.3%. So if you feel like he’s swinging and missing a lot more, you are not wrong. Its especially frustrating and prevalent considering Texas has the lowest chase rate in Spring Training.
Offensive upside? Both Josh Jung and Ezequiel Duran have both figured it out at the plate and have been the most reliable and consistent bats in the lineup.
And maybe playing the Arizona Diamondbacks will trigger some of that magic from the World Series and the team can start turning it around? Here’s hoping at least!
