The Rangers fell to the Tigers 5-2 on July 20, 2025, as Tarik Skubal's dominance and a key Nathaniel Lowe injury halted their winning streak. Read the recap.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
The Texas Rangers' three-game winning streak came to a halt on Sunday as they fell to the Detroit Tigers 5-2 at Globe Life Field. A dominant performance from Tigers' ace Tarik Skubal and a key injury to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe soured the afternoon, dropping Texas to an even 50-50 on the season.
'We battled, but couldn't get the big hit when we needed it. I like the fight in this group, and we'll bounce back tomorrow.' - Manager Bruce Bochy
The story of the game was the man on the mound for Detroit. Tarik Skubal was masterful, carving up the Rangers' lineup over seven strong innings. He allowed just two runs while striking out eight, effectively silencing any momentum Texas tried to build. A two-run homer by Detroit's Riley Greene in the third inning off starter Jacob Latz gave the Tigers a lead they would never relinquish. Latz turned in a respectable outing, going 5.1 innings and allowing three runs, but the offense couldn't provide the necessary support. Marcus Semien managed a 2-for-4 day with a double, but the team struggled to cash in with runners on base.
Before the game even started, the Rangers were dealt a significant blow. First baseman Nathaniel Lowe was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, a tough loss for the heart of the order. To fill the roster spot, the team recalled Blaine Crim from Triple-A Round Rock. Crim made his appearance in the eighth inning, pinch-hitting and grounding out in his first at-bat. The team will now have to navigate a stretch without Lowe's consistent presence at first base.
In a game with few offensive highlights for the home team, rookie Wyatt Langford once again provided the spark. Langford blasted a solo home run off Skubal in the fifth inning for his 16th long ball of the season. The powerful shot, which was quickly celebrated on the team's social media, was a reminder of the incredible season the young outfielder is putting together. He continues to be a foundational piece of the offense and a reason for excitement, even on a losing day.
While the big-league club struggled, the future continued to shine down in Triple-A. Top prospect Evan Carter had another monster game for the Round Rock Express, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Carter is now hitting .292 with 14 homers and 48 RBIs on the year, making a compelling case for a late-season promotion to bolster the Rangers' lineup for a potential playoff push.
It was a day of setbacks at Globe Life Field, with a tough loss and a significant injury clouding the afternoon. The Rangers now sit at a pivotal 50-50, a crossroads for their season. As manager Bruce Bochy noted, the fight is there. Now, they'll need to channel that resilience, overcome the loss of a key player in Lowe, and lean on the energy of young stars like Langford to bounce back and start a new winning streak tomorrow.
