Jacob deGrom stars as Rangers shut out Nationals 2-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:37 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Texas Rangers defeated the Washington Nationals 2-0 on August 20, 2026, at Globe Life Field. Jacob deGrom pitched six shutout innings, striking out ten batters and reaching 2,000 career strikeouts. Corey Seager provided the game's first run with a solo home run in the third inning. Nicky Lopez added a sacrifice fly later to secure an insurance run. The Rangers maintained strong pitching throughout the game, allowing only one hit. They will host the Los Angeles Angels next.
- •Rangers score two runs while Nationals score none.
- •DeGrom records his 2000th career strikeout.
- •Seager hits a solo home run in the third inning.
- •Latz records his 25th save of the season.
- •Rangers next face the Angels at home.
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — 63-65 – Elder stars help Rangers eke out 2-0 win over Nationals
"Vintage deGrom and an oppo Seager shot sends Texas to the Win Column
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