St. Louis Cardinals vs Rangers

The Texas Rangers concluded a difficult 1-5 road trip with a significant 10-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, marking their fifth consecutive game under .500. In a standout performance, Tommy Pham, newly acquired from the White Sox, hit a pinch-hit grand slam during a five-run fifth inning, contributing to an 8-1 victory for the Cardinals. Lance Lynn, pitching for St. Louis, allowed only one run on three hits over five innings, while Rangers' Max Scherzer struggled, lasting just four innings and allowing three runs. The Rangers' offense was notably ineffective, managing only five hits against a strong Cardinals pitching performance, and they have been held to four or fewer hits in 12 games this season. Marcus Semien recorded his 300th career double, but the overall output from the Rangers' lineup remains a concern as they attempt to stay competitive in the American League West. The teams will meet again in a rubber match on Wednesday afternoon.