# Rangers at Crossroads After Astros Loss | Texas Rangers News

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Podcast: [Texas Rangers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/texas-rangers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7467899)
Published: 2026-08-01T04:40:53+00:00
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The Texas Rangers just got crushed 11-2 by the Astros — a brutal loss that not only drops them out of first in the AL West but also hands Houston the season series. Yordan Alvarez dominated with four hits and key RBIs, while Corey Seager’s return looked promising but couldn’t turn things around. Manager Skip Schumaker praised Seager’s power but admitted they’re struggling to match Alvarez’s consistency. With the trade deadline looming, this defeat is a wake-up call: the Rangers’ pitching (especially Nathan Eovaldi’s shaky outing) and offense are failing to keep up, and a tiebreaker against Houston could cost them playoff hopes. This game might be the turning point — will they fight for the future or start rebuilding now? Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7e883d84ee339fa4

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