Rangers lose to Astros 11-2, drop below .500 and Silver Boot

The Texas Rangers fell to the Houston Astros 11-2 on July 31, 2026, marking their third consecutive defeat. The loss dropped the Rangers to a.500 record and resulted in them losing the season series against Houston, forfeiting the Silver Boot. Joc Pederson hit a home run for the Rangers, but the team's struggles were evident as they were down 6-0 early. The Rangers will seek to improve their record when they face the Astros again on August 1, with Jacob deGrom set to start against Ronel Blanco.

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