ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers haven’t been this far back in the AL West this early in a season in 10 years.
With Rangers hitters swinging and missing at a record pace, and the Houston Astros off to a franchise-best start after a weekend series sweep of their instate division rival, two-time defending champion Texas went into its off day the first Monday of June already with a 15-game deficit.
“A lot of people talk about how many games back and Houston is playing good. … But we just have to focus on us,” veteran right fielder Shin-Soo Choo said.