Rangers' win streak ends as Mackenzie Gore struggles against Cardinals
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 1:27 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

The Texas Rangers had their five-game winning streak halted by the St. Louis Cardinals in their matchup yesterday. Mackenzie Gore struggled, giving up nine hits and three walks before leaving the game with two outs in the fifth inning. The Rangers fielded the same lineup for a second consecutive game, marking a first since April. Robby Ahlstrom made an impression as he became the fourth Ranger reliever this season to hold opponents scoreless in his major league debut. Meanwhile, Jordan Montgomery threw live batting practice as he works his way back from injury.
- •Rangers suffer defeat to Cardinals, ending five-game win streak.
- •Mackenzie Gore allows nine hits and exits with two outs in fifth.
- •Robby Ahlstrom holds opponents scoreless in his debut.
- •Jordan Montgomery throws live batting practice amidst recovery.
- •Josh Smith preparing for rehab assignment next week.
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — Thursday Morning Links
"Morning, all! Robert Garcia was so excited about throwing a live bullpen session on Wednesday that he couldn’t sleep. Cody Bradford gave up five runs yesterday, all of them via home run. Bradford says that his command just isn’t there since his return from elbow surgery. Victory + went dark yesterday, vindicating the Rangers’ midseason […]
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