Albert Suárez outpitched three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Texas 2-1 on Friday night to extend the Rangers’ latest lengthy losing streak. Making his second start of the season following a long stay on the injured list, the 39-year-old Scherzer gave up two runs and four hits over 5 1/3 innings.
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles , Friday, June 28, 2024, in Baltimore. Baltimore Orioles ’ Colton Cowser runs the bases on a home run against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 28, 2024, in Baltimore. Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Albert Suarez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers , Friday, June 28, 2024, in Baltimore.
For that to happen, the Rangers need to get their hitters on track. Scherzer kept the Orioles’ potent offense in check, but Texas managed only four hits and got its only run in the seventh inning, when two Orioles relievers issued four walks, the last with the bases loaded. Texas has lost five straight, its fourth skid of at least five games. In this one, the Rangers got the potential tying run in scoring position in the seventh and eighth innings but failed to cash in.Cristopher Sánchez pitches shutout to lead Phillies past Marlins 2-0
On this night, Scherzer blew a third strike past Ramón Urías in the second inning to break a tie with Greg Maddux for 11th place on the career strikeout list. Scherzer finished with four strikeouts to raise his career total to 3,375, 18 short of Justin Verlander for 10th place.
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