Rangers Lose To Reds In Series Opener

TJ Friedl #29 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates hits a RBI single to win the the game in the 9th inning against the Texas Rangers at Great American Ball Park on April 24, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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The Rangers suffered a tough loss in their road series opener. Texas lost to the Reds 7-6 in Cincinnati. Jose Leclerc was charged the loss in relief, while Will Smith gave up a walk-off RBI single to TJ Friedl. Josh Jung launched a pair of home runs and drove in three runs in the loss. The Rangers dropped to 14-and-8. Texas sends southpaw Martin Perez to the mound tonight. In other team news, Adolis Garcia was named the American League Player of the Week on Monday.