Rangers fall to Brewers 5-3 as early homers haunt pitching staff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:54 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Texas Rangers lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 on August 29, 2026, in Milwaukee. The Rangers fell behind early, allowing two runs in the first inning, and despite a late two-run homer from Brandon Nimmo, they could not close the gap. Starting pitcher Cal Quantrill delivered a quality start, allowing three runs over six innings. The Rangers have now lost four consecutive games and sit four games under.500. Texas will face Milwaukee again with Kumar Rocker on the mound for the next game.
- •Quantrill pitched six innings, allowing three runs with eight strikeouts.
- •Rangers managed eight hits but struggled to score early.
- •Brandon Nimmo hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning.
- •Texas will play Milwaukee again with Kumar Rocker starting.
- •Rangers have lost four straight games.
- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — 66-70 – Early homers spell doom for Rangers in 5-3 loss to Brewers
"Quantrill’s quality start met with cold silence from lineup
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