The Rangers beat the Nationals 5-0 behind Cal Quantrill’s 7 innings, Foscue’s homer

Arlington, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers defeated the Washington Nationals in a 5-0 victory on Tuesday night, primarily due to the strong performance of Cal Quantrill and a home run from Justin Foscue. Quantrill pitched seven innings without giving up a hit, striking out five batters and walking none. Foscue contributed significantly with a 400-foot home run that put the Rangers ahead 2-0.

The Rangers capitalized on Foscue's home run, scoring three more runs in the third inning, with Jake Burger's double-play groundout and Brandon Nimmo's fielder's choice. In the eighth inning, Corey Seager scored on a walk with the bases loaded, and Corey Freeman hit an RBI single, giving the Rangers a 5-0 lead. The Nationals, despite a late rally, were unable to score any additional runs.

Washington starter Jackson Kent lasted just 3 2/3 innings, allowing eight hits and five earned runs. Trevor Williams then pitched 3 1/3 innings, striking out five. The Nationals have now lost five consecutive games. For the Rangers, Cade Cavalli (10-5, 3.36 ERA) is scheduled to start Wednesday's game, while Kumar Rocker (4-9, 4.50) will take the rotation spot usually reserved for Jacob deGrom, who is still dealing with right triceps fatigue after his last start on August 13.