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Texas Rangers vs Washington Nationals

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Rangers
52-39
2-7
Final
Nationals
36-54
Nationals Park
TV: MLB.TV
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Who won: Nationals 7-2

The Washington Nationals beat the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Nationals Park. The Nationals win the series 2-1. The Nationals outscored the Rangers 2-0 in the 5th inning. Joey Meneses went 1-for-3 with a home run and 1 RBI for the Nationals.

Recap · Jul 9
Joey Meneses homers for third consecutive day, leads Nationals past AL West-leading Rangers, 7-2

Joey Meneses homered for the third consecutive day, Patrick Corbin earned his first home victory since May 20, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Texas Rangers 7-2 on Sunday.

What it means

  • Season series: WSH wins series 2-1.
  • Rangers 25-21 on the road; Nationals 15-32 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · Sep 28
Rangers SS Seager finished season with bone spur in elbow
ESPN · Sep 27
Rangers stumble in final weekend of season, miss playoffs
Recap · Sep 27
Rangers eliminated from postseason contention on final day with 6-4 loss to Twins
Recap · Sep 27
Andrés Chaparro's 2-homer game lifts Nationals over Mets 6-4 in season finale
Preview · Sep 27
Nationals and Mets meet, winner claims 3-game series
ESPN · Sep 27
Rangers' quest for AL West title, .500 record down to last day
Recap · Sep 27
Rangers push the AL West race to the final day of the regular season with a 6-2 win over the Twins
Recap · Sep 26
Mets beat Nationals 7-1 behind 2 homers from Mauricio and 3-run drive by Ewing

Injuries and inactives

Rangers2nd in AL West
  • Corey Seager SS
    Elbow, Surgery, right
    Out
  • Danny Jansen C
    Hand, Surgery, right
    Out
  • Cal Quantrill RP
    Lat, Strain, right
    60-Day-IL
  • Joc Pederson DH
    Hand, Fracture, left
    10-Day-IL
  • Josh Jung 3B
    Hand, Fracture, right
    10-Day-IL
Nationals4th in NL East
  • Drew Millas C
    Finger, Surgery, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Ken Waldichuk RP
    Elbow, Surgery, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Matt Waldron RP
    Chest, Inflammation
    60-Day-IL
  • Orlando Ribalta RP
    Forearm, Inflammation, right
    15-Day-IL
  • PJ Poulin RP
    Forearm, Strain, left
    60-Day-IL

Probable starters

Rangers2nd in AL West
Dane Dunning SP
Probable starter · 12-7, 3.70 ERA, 140 K, 1.26 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Marcus Semien2B
  2. 2Corey SeagerSS
  3. 3Josh Jung3B
  4. 4Adolis GarciaDH
  5. 5Nathaniel Lowe1B
  6. 6Mitch GarverC
  7. 7Robbie GrossmanRF
  8. 8Ezequiel DuranLF
  9. 9Leody TaverasCF
Nationals4th in NL East
Patrick Corbin SP
Probable starter · 10-15, 5.20 ERA, 124 K, 1.48 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1CJ AbramsSS
  2. 2Lane ThomasRF
  3. 3Jeimer Candelario3B
  4. 4Joey MenesesDH
  5. 5Keibert RuizC
  6. 6Corey DickersonLF
  7. 7Dominic Smith1B
  8. 8Luis Garcia Jr.2B
  9. 9Alex CallCF

The series

WSH wins series 2-1
Last meeting: Nationals 8, Rangers 3 (Jul 8)

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Game info

Venue
Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia · Attendance 17,547
Officials
Adam Beck (Home Plate Umpire), Dan Iassogna (First Base Umpire), Tom Hanahan (Second Base Umpire), Gabe Morales (Third Base Umpire)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

Season seriesWSH wins series 2-1

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