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Smith Scores All Three Runs to Lift Rangers to Fifth Win in Six Games

Nathan Eovaldi’s elbow inflammation prompted a bullpen game that featured three perfect innings from Shawn Armstrong, followed by Robert Garcia’s fifth save.

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Jun 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis García (53) hits a single during the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
Jun 1, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) throws during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Josh Smith went 2-for-3 with a 396-foot home run and scored all three of Texas’s runs in a 3-1 victory over the White Sox.
  • The Rangers improved to 5-1 in their last six games while Chicago dropped its third consecutive contest.
  • A bullpen approach replaced Nathan Eovaldi, with Shawn Armstrong delivering three flawless innings and Jacob Webb picking up the win.
  • Robert Garcia navigated a bases-loaded ninth inning to secure his fifth save in seven opportunities.
  • Texas will hand the ball to Jacob deGrom in its next start, and the White Sox have not yet named a starter for Saturday’s game.