The Texas Rangers (60–55) will host the New York Yankees (60–54) on Wednesday afternoon, aiming to complete a three-game sweep at Globe Life Field.
After winning 8–5 and 2–0 in the first two games, the Rangers will send rookie Jack Leiter (7–6, 4.10 ERA) to the mound. The Yankees will counter with left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodón (11–7, 3.34 ERA), who has been strong in recent starts.
New York activated power hitter Aaron Judge from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, but he went 0-for-3 in the 2–0 loss.
With Judge back in the lineup and the Yankees desperate to halt their five-game skid, Wednesday’s matinee offers a chance to shift momentum, though the Rangers have made it clear on X, “We want a sweep.”
New York is currently 5½ games behind the AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays, with Aaron Judge still leading all of MLB in several key categories—batting average (.339), on-base percentage (.446), slugging (.705), home runs (37), and RBIs (85) after 104 games.
On the other hand, Texas is awaiting the return of first baseman Jake Burger, who’s recovering from a quad sprain. Burger started a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday after being sidelined since July 12.
Lineup for Wednesday’s Yankees vs Rangers
The Texas Rangers open with Wyatt Haggerty in left field as their leadoff hitter, followed by Corey Seager at shortstop and Marcus Semien at second base. Cleanup belongs to Adolis García in right field, with Leody Langford patrolling center and Jung in the DH spot.
Higashioka catches and bats seventh, Evan White mans third base in the eighth spot, and Jarren Duran rounds out the order at first.
New York counters with Trent Grisham leading off in center field, Ben Rice batting second at first, and Aaron Judge as the DH in the three-hole. Cody Bellinger occupies right field, followed by Jazz Chisholm Jr. at second.
Jasson Domínguez patrols left in the sixth spot, Anthony Volpe is at shortstop seventh, Ryan McMahon handles third base eighth and Austin Wells closes out the order at catcher.
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