deGrom Strikes Out 12, Rangers Unravel in Seattle
Texas lost 4-3 in Seattle after Jakob Junis allowed four runs without recording an out in the seventh. Austin examines Jacob deGrom’s exit after six scoreless innings, the reported groin issue, and the bullpen decision that followed. The offense’s 13 strikeouts deserve plenty of attention, too.
There’s also the case for Ezequiel Duran in center over Evan Carter, the urgency of Josh Jung’s return, and the questions surrounding Skip Schumaker’s future. With 15 games left, Texas heads to Arizona needing a response from a lineup and bullpen that let another strong start go to waste.
Chapters / Timestamps
- (00:00) - A Crushing 4-3 Loss in Seattle
- (03:09) - Why Pull deGrom After Six?
- (09:02) - Junis and the Bullpen Trust Problem
- (13:16) - The Offense Comes Up Short Again
- (16:40) - Why Texas Needs Josh Jung Back
- (20:09) - Evan Carter’s Role and Duran in Center
- (24:53) - Skip Schumaker’s Future in Texas
- (29:12) - Arizona and the Road Trip Stakes
- (34:08) - Clubhouse Leadership and Wasted Starts
- (39:18) - Walcott’s Fit and the Final Mailbag
