The Rangers Shut Out the Nationals 5-0 to Snap a Four-Game Skid
The Rangers Shut Out the Nationals 5-0 to Snap a Four-Game Skid
The Texas Rangers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-0 victory over the Washington Nationals.
The Texas Rangers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-0 victory over the Washington Nationals.
Jacob deGrom pitched seven shutout innings, allowing only two hits and striking out eight.
Jacob deGrom pitched seven shutout innings, allowing only two hits and striking out eight.
DeGrom's ERA has been lowered to 2.12, a testament to his control and precision.
DeGrom's ERA has been lowered to 2.12, a testament to his control and precision.
Sam Haggerty and Josh Jung singled off Nationals starter Mitchell Parker in the first inning.
Sam Haggerty and Josh Jung singled off Nationals starter Mitchell Parker in the first inning.
Marcus Semien drove in three runs, including a two-run double in the sixth inning.
Marcus Semien drove in three runs, including a two-run double in the sixth inning.
The Nationals threatened to break through in the sixth inning, but Parker retired 14 straight batters.
The Nationals threatened to break through in the sixth inning, but Parker retired 14 straight batters.
Eduardo Salazar pitched a scoreless eighth inning, allowing only one runner to reach base.
Eduardo Salazar pitched a scoreless eighth inning, allowing only one runner to reach base.
The Rangers added three insurance runs in the eighth inning to seal the win.
The Rangers added three insurance runs in the eighth inning to seal the win.
DeGrom has made 14 starts this season, a career milestone.
DeGrom has made 14 starts this season, a career milestone.
The Rangers will look to continue their momentum on Sunday, facing RHP Trevor Williams.
The Rangers will look to continue their momentum on Sunday, facing RHP Trevor Williams.