The Texas Rangers initially held a promising 2-0 lead as the game progressed into the late innings, having maintained a scoreless streak as a team for 26 innings, which extended into the fifth inning of tonight’s game. 

They even responded promptly with a run of their own after conceding their first run in several days, reclaiming a two-run advantage.

Following the pattern of their season, where they typically fare well when scoring at least three runs, it appeared the Rangers were on track for a potential season-best five-game winning streak. However, their fortunes took a turn for the worse.

The turning point came unexpectedly, with Jacob Latz, typically a reliable reliever in mid-to-late innings throughout the season, encountering difficulties. Latz issued consecutive walks to the first two batters he faced after relieving starter Michael Lorenzen, who had exited the game following a leadoff double. This set the stage for Rhys Hoskins, who capitalized on a first-pitch fastball from Latz, blasting a grand slam that drastically shifted the game’s momentum.

After limiting the Kansas City Royals to just two runs over the entire weekend, the Rangers suddenly found themselves yielding four runs on a single swing, transforming their 3-1 lead into a 5-3 deficit, which Milwaukee later expanded with another run.

Despite a late opportunity when they loaded the bases in the seventh inning, the Rangers couldn’t capitalize. Unlike Hoskins, who delivered in a critical moment, Nathaniel Lowe struggled to connect with several fastballs in the strike zone, resulting in the rally fizzling out. With that, Texas saw their winning streak come to an end.

The Tuesday evening first pitch from American Family Field is set for 7:10 pm CT and will be aired on BS Southwest.