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Joc Pederson went 1-for-3 with an RBI in a win over the Giants on Friday.
After breaking an 0-for-41 funk during Wednesday’s game, Pederson was able to reach twice with a single and walk Friday while driving in his first run as a member of the Rangers. There’s no denying that Pederson has been dreadful to begin 2025, but he’s been far too effective of a hitter to believe he can possibly be this bad for much longer. The positive regression is already taking place.
Wyatt Langford went 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI in the Rangers’ 2-0 win over the Giants on Friday.
Luke Jackson got the final two outs to get a save against the Giants on Friday.
Justin Verlander gave up two runs over six innings in a loss Friday to the Rangers.
Nathan Eovaldi held the Giants to just three hits with seven strikeouts over six scoreless innings in a win for the Rangers on Friday.
Oneil Cruz scored twice while driving in a run and stealing a base and going 1-for-4 versus the Dodgers on Friday.
Cruz also drew a walk. His single had an exit velocity of 117.6 mph, and he also lined out on a ball he hit 109.8 mph. Cruz’s elite bat speed and long levers help him make as loud of contact as any hitter in baseball, and his impressive wheels have helped him steal 12 bases, as well. Pretty good baseball player.