Rangers lose to Cardinals 5-3, ending winning streak

The Texas Rangers fell to the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 on June 3, 2026, ending their five-game winning streak. The Rangers trailed after the first inning, and starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore struggled, allowing four runs on nine hits over 4.2 innings. The Cardinals capitalized on two-out opportunities, scoring three crucial runs that hampered the Rangers' chances of a comeback. Robby Ahlstrom made his MLB debut, providing 1.1 innings of scoreless relief. The Rangers will have a day off before their next series against the Cleveland Guardians.

• 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — 30-32 – Streak halted as Rangers drop finale to Cardinals 5-3