Thoughts on a 7-4 Rangers loss
Rangers 7, Yankees 4
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Jacob Degrom #48 of the Texas Rangers reacts after giving up a home run against Ryan McMahon #19 of the New York Yankees during their game at Yankee Stadium on May 05, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images Yankees 7, Rangers 4 That game made me grouchy. Like the Very Grouchy Ladybug.
Three runs in the first off of Elmer Rodriguez, then one run the rest of the way. The Yankees were 3 for 8 with runners in scoring position and stranded five. The Rangers were 3 for 13 with runners in scoring position and stranded 12.
And that pretty much explains the ball game. I don’t want to talk about this game. Jacob deGrom topped out at 98.
7 mph with his fastball, averaging 97. 8 mph. Jalen Beeks reached 94.