Offensive Problems Continue to Dog Texas Rangers Baseball Team

By the Editorial Team · Thursday, June 25, 2026

The Texas Rangers continue to struggle offensively midway through the 2026 MLB season, particularly with runners in scoring position, contributing to one of the lowest runs-per-game averages in the league. Despite some promising individual performances and the impending return of Corey Seager, the team's inability to capitalize in key situations has left their record below .500 and raises concerns about their offensive consistency moving forward.

The Texas Rangers reached the midpoint of the 2026 Major League Baseball season grappling with offensive struggles that have persisted for several years. After a 4-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday at loanDepot Park in Miami, the Rangers’ inability to capitalize with runners in scoring position remains a central concern.

Texas managed only two solo home runs in the game, a tally equal to the number of baserunners they were thrown out trying to advance. The team went just 0 for 1 with runners in scoring position (RISP) that night and 2 for 17 during the series against Miami. Over the past week, they have hit a mere .188 with RISP, highlighting an ongoing theme of inconsistency and inefficiency at the plate.

Manager Skip Schumaker acknowledged the offensive shortcomings but remains cautiously optimistic. “I think we’re better than what we’ve shown,” he said. “We haven't hit our stride yet. We should be more consistent as an offense. We have a lot of guys that are above league average in OPS. So, the tough part to figure out is we’ve got the OPS, but not the crooked number innings. At the end of the day, runs scored matter. We haven’t scored enough runs.”

While the Rangers have managed to get runners on base at times, their ability to convert those opportunities into runs is among the weakest in the league. According to Baseball Reference, they score on just 27% of baserunners, roughly 10% below the league average. This inefficiency has contributed to their runs-per-game average of 3.99, ranking fourth-worst across Major League Baseball.

The team had anticipated improvements following the returns of outfielder Wyatt Langford and infielder Corey Seager from the injured list. Langford has performed well since his return, batting .306 with an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of .978, but the Rangers still hold an 8-10 record over that span. Seager’s comeback has been delayed by a subsequent injury, though he is expected to return to the lineup soon. Meanwhile, early offensive contributors Josh Jung and Ezequiel Duran have cooled off, underscoring the challenge of maintaining consistent production across the lineup.

A recurring issue for the Rangers has been their performance in high-leverage situations. On Wednesday, despite facing a pitcher with a pitch count limit, Texas was unable to generate runs despite multiple baserunners and inning-opening opportunities. Over the season, the Rangers rank last in the majors in bases-loaded on-base plus slugging percentage (.496) and have an on-base percentage of just .208 in those scenarios.

Hitting coach Justin Viele, the third person to lead the team's offense in three years, emphasized the importance of a consistent approach regardless of game situation. “We have to stick to the approach that we had with nobody on base,” he said. “We message that every day, but we have to be a little bit less pitchable with men on. I think we turn very swing happy with guys on base and try to do too much.”

Despite these efforts, the Rangers’ offensive woes persist, raising questions about whether the inefficiency can be corrected. The team continues to search for a rhythmic balance as they attempt to reverse trends that have characterized their performance for multiple seasons.

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