Rangers struggle, lose 15-1 to Braves in second-half opener

The Texas Rangers faced a challenging start to the second half of the MLB season, falling to the Atlanta Braves 15-1 on July 17, 2026. Chris Sale pitched effectively for the Braves, allowing only two hits over seven innings. The Rangers' Cal Quantrill struggled, giving up six runs before exiting after four innings. The Braves capitalized on a leaky Texas bullpen, adding nine runs in total. This defeat signals a tough return for the Rangers after the All-Star break. They will look to rebound in the second game of the series on July 18, with MacKenzie Gore slated to pitch for Texas against Atlanta's Owen Murphy.

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