The Texas Rangers managed to score five runs, but they were outmatched by the Houston Astros, who scored ten runs. In Game 4 of the most recent World Series, the winning starting pitcher faced off against a debuting emergency spot starter, resulting in one of the shortest outings in baseball history.

Despite the Rangers scoring five runs early in the game, they ultimately lost decisively. The Rangers may regret not capitalizing more on the debuting Arlington native Blair Henley, as they had multiple opportunities to score but were thwarted by Houston’s relievers.

Meanwhile, Yordan Alvarez continued to demonstrate his prowess, posing a significant challenge for the Rangers in the last two games.

Despite initially leading 5-2, the Rangers were outscored 8-0 afterwards, leading to their first losing streak of the year. Jose Urena’s four innings of shutout pitching following Andrew Heaney’s struggles earned him the Player of the Game title, providing some relief for the Rangers amid a stretch of consecutive games without a break.

The Rangers took the first two games of the series, combining for 31 hits before the Astros rallied to win the next two, including 3-1 on Sunday.

Rangers pitchers held the Astros to 15 combined hits in the first three games, but they belted 11 on Monday, including two homers and two doubles.

The Rangers were held to eight singles, four of which came in the first inning. Three of the Rangers’ four walks also came in the first inning.

The teams next meet for a three-game series beginning Friday at Minute Maid Park.