Rangers' offense falling into panicked approach as woes of recent seasons creep into 2026
Texas' offense was once again dreadful in key situations with runners on base in a 3-2 loss to the Yankees.
Texas Rangers' Josh Smith (8) walks to the dugout after striking out in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (Tony Gutierrez/AP) ARLINGTON — Remember how bad it was in the first month of last year, when the Rangers helplessly flailed at pitches, on the way to firing their hitting coach , demoting their big offseason acquisition and setting the stage for a season of panicked offense? Fun times.
A reminder: This year has been better. Barely. On Tuesday, the Rangers fell 3-2 to the New York Yankees, who got great starting pitching from one of the league’s brightest up-and-coming stars in Cam Schlittler.
It was the second straight night the Rangers have scored just two runs. Pretty much right on par with their track record at Globe Life Field where they are averaging 2. 64 runs per game.
They’ve been held to three or less in 10 of their first 14 games at home. The loss dropped the Rangers to 14-16, the first time they’ve been more than one game below . 500 on the young season.
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