Rangers Defeat Rays At Home | News Radio 1200 WOAI

Marcus Semien #2 is congratulated by Corey Seager #5 of the Texas Rangers after hitting a solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning at Globe Life Field on July 18, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

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The Rangers knocked off the Rays for the second straight day. Texas defeated Tampa Bay 5-3 in the second outing of their three-game series at Globe Life Field. Corey Seager and Marcus Semien each blasted home runs to propel Texas to its fifth straight win. Starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi improved to 11-and-3 this season after tossing six scoreless innings. Will Smith recorded his 17th save as the Rangers improved to 57-and-39. Right-hander Jon Gray will take the hill for Texas for the series finale this afternoon.