Rangers set to host Rays with series opener still scheduled

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 31 min read

Wrangle the Rays. #AllForTX 🎟️ https://t.co/K5mbqMjC5G https://t.co/W2z4qmeiim Via @Rangers on X

What happened: The Rangers posted a rallying message ahead of their scheduled game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The matchup remained scoreless before first pitch, with Texas listed as home team.

Why it matters: Tampa Bay enters at 79-55 this season, well ahead of Texas at 66-68, with the Rays taking two of the last three head-to-head meetings between the clubs. Both teams arrive on one-game losing streaks.

By the numbers: Tampa Bay is scoring 4.6 runs per game and allowing 4.2; Texas is scoring 4.2 and allowing 4.5. Tampa Bay is favored with an 0.

What to watch: First pitch and the final lineup will determine early state of play between the two clubs.

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@Rangers 2026-09-03T14:54:39.042943+00:00

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