The Texas Rangers have begun the year with a horrid 4-10 record. Disappointments, slow starts, and injuries seem to have already doomed this team, and we’re only 13 games in. Is the poor begin merely a cover-up for good things to come or are the Rangers playing exactly as expected?
The Texas Rangers are off to a pathetic 4-10 start to the regular season. They’ve sputtered in every aspect of the game, leading to an immediate six and a half game deficit in the American League West.
This was a skeptical bunch all throughout spring training given their number of high potential bats, transitioned rotation and routinely streaky bullpen. At Texas’ best, they had the look of a possible wildcard team.
At their worst, a last-place finish in their division seemed feasible. Fans are already jumping ship, and the Rangers aren’t giving them much reason to stay aboard. Frankly, the poor start to the year is not surprising at all.
The Texas Rangers season has played out as follows:
- Four games against the Houston Astros—lost 3
- Four games at the Oakland Athletics—lost 2
- Three games against the Toronto Blue Jays—lost 2
- Three games against the Los Angeles Angels—lost 3
Look at the matchups one by one. Texas is far from matching the level of baseball being played by the defending World Series champs. They see eye to eye with the Athletics and the Blue Jays edge the Rangers in all-around talent. Lastly, the Angels are playing with their hair on fire, while the Rangers are playing like a team that knows they can’t compete with the big guns in the West. Point being, the outcomes of each series met expectations.
Despite the revealing start, the season is still in its infancy. The Texas Rangers have plenty of time to spin in a promising direction; however, the thought looms as to whether or not a 4-10 start has them accurately on track, or if they have the talent to ignite a competitive season.