63-65 – Elder stars help Rangers eke out 2-0 win over Nationals

In Arlington, Texas, on August 20, 2026, the Texas Rangers secured a 2-0 victory over the Washington Nationals at Globe Life Field. The Rangers' ace, Jacob deGrom, delivered a stellar performance, striking out 10 batters and achieving his 2,000th career strikeouts. Despite the absence of runs scored by the Nationals, the Rangers failed to capitalize on ten opportunities, leaving eight baserunners without scoring.

DeGrom's exceptional performance, coupled with strong bullpen work, enabled the Rangers to bookend their own shutout defeat and claim the series. DeGrom, now the 95th pitcher in MLB history to reach 2,000 strikeouts, showcased his veteran skills in a series where the Rangers needed a dominant outing. The Rangers will face off against the Angels in their next game, with LHP MacKenzie Gore starting for Texas and LHP Reid Detmers for Anaheim.