{
  "id": 3411402,
  "title": "66-67 – Rangers can’t climb over .500 after first inning from hell",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/66-67-rangers-cant-climb-over-500-after-first-inning-from-hell",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T03:03:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/66-67-rangers-t-climb-030330562.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 25, 2026, the Texas Rangers faced the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Despite scoring seven runs, the Rangers failed to climb above .500 after a disastrous first inning. In the top of the first inning, Wyatt Langford, with two base runners, failed to score after a dropped ball due to poor communication from the White Sox infield. Brandon Nimmo capitalized on the mistake with a double, but Langford's hesitation at second base prevented a potential two-out RBI. Ezequiel Duran, the Rangers' most dangerous hitter, inexplicably opted for a bunt with two outs, leading to an easy out for the White Sox. The Rangers' starter, Jacob deGrom, surrendered six runs on five hits and two walks in the bottom of the inning. Despite some weak hits and a throwing error, the Rangers managed to outscore the White Sox 7-5, but the first inning's failure still left the Rangers below .500. Danny Jansen was the player of the game, delivering a strong performance with two hits and three runs batted in. The Rangers will attempt to salvage the series in the final game, facing RHP Sean Burke from Chicago.",
  "summary": "A bad time for Jacob deGrom’s worst start as a Ranger",
  "key_points": [
    "Rangers scored seven runs but failed to surpass .500 after disastrous first inning.",
    "Wyatt Langford's hesitation at second base prevented potential two-out RBI.",
    "Jacob deGrom surrendered six runs on five hits and two walks in the bottom of the inning."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}