The Texas Rangers commenced their Cactus League campaign on an energetic note. Commencing with the spectacle of raising the 2023 World Series Championship banner at Surprise Stadium, the Rangers clinched the League opener against the Kansas City Royals on Friday, February 23rd, with a close 5-4 victory. The following day saw a reversal of fortunes as the Royals managed to turn the tables with an identical score line of 5-4. Sunday’s encounter witnessed the Rangers engaging in their inaugural matchup with the San Francisco Giants, culminating in a 0-0 deadlock. Ahead of this fixture, manager Bruce Bochy was bestowed with honour’s from both teams for his induction into the Cactus League Hall of Fame. Transitioning into Monday, the Rangers embarked on a road trip to face the Chicago White Sox, emerging triumphant with a 4-2 score line favouring the Rangers. Tuesday’s showdown marked a World Series rematch as the Rangers squared off against the Arizona Diamondbacks, replicating their November success with a commanding 10-3 victory.
Cameron Cauley, an infielder, was summoned from the minors’ camp on February 24th, 2024, to join the Rangers for spring training. Making his Spring Training debut on the same day, Cauley showcased his prowess with a walk and a stolen base, subsequently scoring from 2nd base on a single by Elier Hernandez in the top of the 7th inning. Additionally, in the top of the 9th, Cauley adeptly sold a hit by pitch and once again capitalized on a single by Blaine Crim to score from 2nd base. Cauley’s strategic acumen and agility earned him recognition among the top performers, tallying three runs and one walk across his three appearances.
Pitcher Jack Leiter has seen action across two games, pitching a total of three innings and conceding one hit, four runs, one earned run, and registering one strikeout.
Infielder Matt Duffy has featured in three out of the five games, boasting a record of 2-7 with two runs, one RBI, and one walk.
Infielder Davis Wendzel has maintained a consistent presence in all five of the Rangers’ games thus far, notching a record of 2-8 with two RBIs and three strikeouts.
Infielder Abimelec Ortiz has appeared in two games, yet to register a hit, with two strikeouts.
Infielder Justin Foscue has made appearances in four out of the five games, amassing a record of 1-8 with one run, three hits, one walk, and four strikeouts.
Pitcher Brock Porter is currently absent from Surprise for Spring Training with the club.
Infielder Sebastian Walcott is also not present in Surprise for Spring Training with the club.
Outfielder Wyatt Langford has showcased his skills in three games, recording a 1-8 performance with two runs, a walk, and four strikeouts.
Outfielder Evan Carter, fondly dubbed the “Little Saviour” by his teammates during the 2023 postseason, has participated in three games during Cactus League play. Unfortunately, he exited the second game after being hit by a pitch in his initial plate appearance, although subsequent x-rays returned negative. Carter currently boasts a record of 1-6 with one run, one RBI, one hit by pitch, and three strikeouts.
Looking ahead to the upcoming week, the Texas Rangers have lined up matchups against the Los Angeles Dodgers (2/28), Milwaukee Brewers (2/29), San Francisco Giants (3/1), Chicago White Sox (3/2), Oakland Athletics (3/3), Los Angeles Angels (3/4), and the Seattle Mariners (3/5). Cody Bradford is slated to start against the Dodgers, while Nathan Eovaldi is expected to take the mound against the Brewers on Thursday.
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