Rangers Fall To Guardians In Series Finale

Bruce Bochy #15 of the Texas Rangers pulls Cody Bradford #61 from the game during the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on September 17, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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The Rangers were swept in Cleveland. Texas lost to the Guardians 9-2 in the series finale at Progressive Field. Starting pitcher Cody Bradford fell to 4-and-2 after allowing six runs through just three innings of action. Ezequiel Duran and Josh Smith each recorded an RBI in the losing effort. The Rangers have lost three straight to slip to 82-and-67. They return home to host the Boston Red Sox tonight.