Rangers fall to Mariners 8-5 on Aug 3, 2025, as a late rally fails. Despite Wyatt Langford's hot streak, Patrick Corbin's rough start proved too costly.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a classic case of 'too little, too late' for the Texas Rangers on Sunday afternoon in Seattle. Despite a seventh-inning surge powered by Adolis García and another stellar performance from rookie sensation Wyatt Langford, an early deficit created by a shaky start from Patrick Corbin proved insurmountable, leading to a frustrating 8-5 loss to the Mariners.
The Rangers left nine men on base and went just 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position.
The game felt like an uphill battle from the start. The Mariners ambushed starter Patrick Corbin in the second inning, plating four runs and setting a tone the Rangers struggled to overcome. Corbin, who has been a key piece of the rotation, lasted just 4.1 innings, surrendering six runs (five earned) on eight hits. His ERA ticked up to 3.98, and he was tagged with his eighth loss of the season. The offense, meanwhile, couldn't find the big hit early, stranding runners and failing to capitalize on opportunities against Mariners starter Logan Evans.
The brightest spot in a tough loss was undoubtedly Wyatt Langford. The rookie outfielder was a force at the top of the lineup, going 3-for-5 with a double and scoring two of the team's five runs. He extended his hitting streak to seven games and has now reached base safely in 12 straight contests. Langford's consistent production, now batting .291 on the season, is becoming the engine of this offense, a remarkable feat for a player in his first year.
Just when it seemed the game was out of reach, Adolis García did what he does best. In the top of the seventh, 'El Bombi' crushed a two-run homer, his 16th of the year, breathing life back into the Rangers' dugout. He finished the day 2-for-4 with three RBIs, pushing his season total to 65. It was a powerful reminder of the game-changing ability García possesses, but on this day, it wasn't quite enough to complete the comeback.
This loss stings not just because it was a series finale, but because of its impact on the standings. The Rangers now sit at 58-55, remaining in third place in the AL West. They are now 4.5 games behind the division-leading Houston Astros and a full game behind these same Mariners for the second spot. With the calendar flipped to August, every divisional game carries immense weight, and this was a missed opportunity to gain crucial ground.
The Rangers will have to shake this one off quickly as they head home. The path to the postseason runs directly through the AL West, and they can't afford to let winnable games slip away. The formula remains the same: get more consistent starting pitching, continue to get production from stars like García and Langford, and, most importantly, find a way to deliver the clutch hits that turn baserunners into runs. The talent is there, but the execution will need to be sharper as the pennant race heats up.
