Rangers shut out Nationals 5-0 with strong outing from Cal Quantrill
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:14 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

The Texas Rangers defeated the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Tuesday night in Arlington. Cal Quantrill dominated the mound for seven innings, allowing four hits while striking out five. Justin Foscue contributed offensively with a 400-foot home run in the second inning. The Rangers took an early lead on a double-play groundout by Jake Burger, with Wyatt Langford coming home. Texas added three more runs in the third to secure the win. Following this loss, the Nationals will start Cade Cavalli in Wednesday's matchup.
- •Cal Quantrill pitched seven innings, giving up four hits.
- •Justin Foscue hit a home run in the second inning.
- •The Rangers scored early and added three runs in the third.
- •Nationals starter Jackson Kent gave up five earned runs in 3 2/3 innings.
- •Cade Cavalli is scheduled to pitch for the Nationals on Wednesday.
- 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — The Rangers beat the Nationals 5-0 behind Cal Quantrill’s 7 innings, Foscue's homer
"Cal Quantrill gave up four hits in seven innings, Justin Foscue hit a home run, and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Tuesday night. Quantrill (5-4) struck out five and did not issue a walk. Wyatt Langford scored the first run of the game on Jake Burger's double-play groundout in the first.
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