Jays lose 3-2 to Rangers, suffer fourth straight series sweep
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 8:34 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays fell 3-2 to the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre on June 28, marking their sixth consecutive loss. Despite a promising eighth inning where Nathan Lukes hit a two-run homer to tie the game, a wild pitch allowed Jared Kelenic to score in the ninth, sealing the Jays' fate. Starting pitcher Shane Bieber struggled early but managed to hold the Rangers to two runs through part of the game. The series sweep leaves the Jays at a critical point in the playoff race, as both Texas and Houston compete for the wildcard spot. They will next face the New York Mets, looking to break the losing streak.
- •Jays lose 3-2 to Rangers, completing a four-game sweep.
- •Nathan Lukes hits a two-run homer in the eighth inning.
- •Bieber struggles, allowing two runs before being pulled.
- •Wild pitch in the ninth allows Kelenic to score the winning run.
- •Jays face Mets next in an attempt to end six-game losing streak.
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Jays Lose 3-2, Rangers Complete Four Game Sweep
"Six in a row, and what a stupid way to get there. The losing streak now stands at six. These last two series were important, as Houston and Texas are significant rivals for the third wildcard spot. It’s hard not to conclude that the Jays have shown that they can’t hang with even badly scuffling […]
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