Josh Smith's heroics and a Jacob deGrom gem led the Texas Rangers to a 3-1 win over the White Sox on June 14, 2025. See how one player carried the offense!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was the Josh Smith show at Globe Life Field on Saturday night. In a game where runs were at a premium, Smith decided to provide all of them himself, homering and scoring every single run to power the Texas Rangers to a much-needed 3-1 win against the Chicago White Sox. It was a gritty, star-making performance that perfectly complemented another masterful outing from the team's ace.
Josh Smith was the entire Rangers offense on Saturday, hitting a home run and scoring all three of the team's runs in their 3-1 victory.
You can't ask for more from one player. Josh Smith has officially emerged from being a useful utility piece to becoming an offensive catalyst. His solo home run got the scoring started, and he manufactured two more runs with his baserunning and timely hitting. Now leading the team with a .284 batting average, Smith has become an indispensable presence at the top of the lineup, providing a spark that has been desperately needed.
While Smith handled the offense, Jacob deGrom handled the rest. In what's become a familiar sight, the Rangers' ace was simply dominant, carving up the White Sox lineup for another quality start. He earned his sixth win of the season, lowering his ERA to a microscopic 2.12. With every stellar outing, deGrom solidifies his case as one of the best pitchers in the league and gives Texas a chance to win every fifth day.
The victory pushes the Rangers to 33-36, holding their ground in third place in the AL West. While still under .500, the signs are encouraging. The team boasts a solid +23 run differential and has turned Globe Life Field into a fortress with a 20-13 home record. After a difficult May, a 5-5 start to June suggests a return to form, providing a stable base to build upon as the season's midway point approaches.
With deGrom dealing and unlikely heroes like Josh Smith stepping up, the Rangers are showing the fight fans have been waiting for. This win brings them to 5-5 in June, a crucial step towards erasing a tough May. The key now is consistency. Can the offense provide regular support for its dominant ace? If they can build on this momentum, the climb back over .500 and up the AL West standings is well within reach.
