Rangers defeat Nationals 5-0 for 11th shutout this season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:17 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Texas Rangers secured a 5-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on August 18 at Globe Life Field. The Rangers scored all their runs in the first three innings, with Justin Foscue hitting a home run and contributing two RBIs. Starting pitcher Cal Quantrill excelled, allowing no runs over seven innings and striking out five. The Rangers' performance marked their 11th shutout of the season and came after manager Skip Schumaker's call for more offensive support. Texas has won the first game of the series, aiming to build on their momentum in the following match.
- •Rangers score five runs early in the game
- •Justin Foscue hits a home run and records two RBIs
- •Cal Quantrill pitches seven shutout innings
- •Rangers achieve 11th shutout of the season
- •Game played on August 18 at Globe Life Field
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers Shut Out by Nationals After 13 Strikeouts
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers Blank Nationals 5-0 for 11th Shutout of Season
"Texas Rangers batters struck out 13 times as they were shut out 6-0 by the Washington Nationals at Globe Life Field on Wednesday.
"The Texas Rangers shut out the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Tuesday behind some early offense and strong pitching.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 3:17 AMRangers Shut Out by Nationals After 13 Strikeouts
Texas Rangers batters struck out 13 times as they were shut out 6-0 by the Washington Nationals at Globe Life Field on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 3:21 AMRangers Blank Nationals 5-0 for 11th Shutout of Season
The Texas Rangers shut out the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Tuesday behind some early offense and strong pitching.
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