Thoughts on a 6-0 Rangers win
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - MAY 9: Josh Jung #6 of the Texas Rangers runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning at Globe Life Field on May 9, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images Rangers 6, Cubs 0 Isn’t it nice when the team plays well? When the Rangers win comfortably, and don’t embarrass themselves?
The Cubs, you have to think, are mad at themselves after this. 0 for 13 with runners in scoring position, 11 runners left on base. That has to hurt.
Of course, the Cubs were just 4 for 19 without runners in scoring position. Its not like they were rapping out a bunch of hits with no one on base. Jack Leiter kept the Cubs off the board in his 4.
2 innings, but it was a struggle. Out of 97 pitches, 43 were balls, including 17 of 35 fastballs he threw. Not being able to throw your fastball consistently for strikes is going to make for a long evening for a pitcher.
Or a short evening. Leiter had multiple runners on base in each of the first three innings. The third inning traffic jam wasn’t entirely his fault, as, after a leadoff Michael Conforto walk, he induced what appeared to be a double play ball from Alex Bregman.
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