“I think you have to be pretty excited when you look at the first half. Even after losing five of their last nine games, the AL West-leading Rangers (49-32) are on pace for a 98-win season. Spencer Torkelson homered twice and Andy Ibañez had the go-ahead RBI single for the Detroit Tigers, who won 8-5 on Thursday for a split in the four-game series. Rangers still on record pace midway after 8-5 loss as Detroit's Torkelson homers twiceĪRLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers and their quartet of All-Star starters are still on track to win their most games ever, even after reaching the midpoint of their first season for manager Bruce Bochy with a loss.
