Rangers Return Home to Face Reds After Road Trip

Texas manager Skip Schumaker remains optimistic despite series loss to Orioles

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:22pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with overlapping planes of color and shape representing the dynamic action on the field.The Rangers' home opener against the Reds provides an opportunity to build momentum after a solid road trip.Arlington Today

The Texas Rangers will look to bounce back at home against the Cincinnati Reds after concluding a seven-day, six-game road trip with a lopsided loss to the Baltimore Orioles. First-year manager Skip Schumaker expressed optimism about the team's performance, having won two of three games against the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles. The Rangers will turn to left-hander MacKenzie Gore, who impressed in his debut, to start against Reds right-hander Brady Singer.

Why it matters

The Rangers' home opener against the Reds provides an opportunity for the team to build on their solid road trip and establish momentum early in the season. With a new manager at the helm, the Rangers are looking to prove they can compete in the competitive AL West division.

The details

In the Rangers' 8-3 loss to the Orioles on Wednesday, Corey Seager homered for the second straight day, and Ezequiel Duran drove in a run for the third consecutive game. Josh Jung, who had struggled in his previous four games, went 2-for-4 at the plate. Jake Burger leads the team with six RBIs and shares the top spot with Brandon Nimmo with nine hits.

  • The Rangers will face the Reds in their home opener on Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • MacKenzie Gore, the Rangers' starting pitcher, made a strong debut on Sunday, April 2, 2026, throwing five no-hit innings against the Phillies.

The players

Skip Schumaker

The first-year manager of the Texas Rangers, who remains optimistic about the team's performance despite the recent loss to the Orioles.

Corey Seager

The Rangers' shortstop, who homered in the team's loss to the Orioles for the second straight day.

Ezequiel Duran

The Rangers' infielder, who drove in a run for the third consecutive game.

Josh Jung

The Rangers' third baseman, who went 2-for-4 at the plate after struggling in his previous four games.

Jake Burger

The Rangers' player, who leads the team with six RBIs and shares the top spot with Brandon Nimmo with nine hits.

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What they’re saying

“We won two series on the road against two really good teams. I would have very much signed up for that at the start of spring training. What I've taken away from this road trip is that this is just a bunch of guys who are winning baseball players that will do whatever they can to help us win today. That's all I asked for. That's my main takeaway from this trip.”

— Skip Schumaker, Texas Rangers Manager

“His talent level, and with the stuff that he's got, the sky is the limit. To be able to come out, five innings of no-hit ball with your new team, I don't think you could draw up a better start.”

— Brandon Nimmo

“I know I have a value, and I understand that, but I also understand the value of being comfortable and wanting to lead a franchise. Cincinnati's been great to me. I'm definitely open to it.”

— Sal Stewart, Cincinnati Reds Rookie

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