The Tigers (59-40) have now lost six in a row, their longest skid since they lost nine in a row from June 2-11, 2023. The Rangers (50-49) climbed above .500 for the first time since May 20, when they were 25-24.

ARLINGTON - In setting an unofficial club record Friday for placing the most players on the injured list while on a break from the schedule, the Texas Rangers also rewarded Cody Freeman and sent a message to Josh Jung. Freeman got a call-up and Jung got what amounted to a “stay down.”

The Texas Rangers have reportedly signed their first two draft picks, both collegiate pitchers who are coming off injuries.

Texas Rangers designated hitter Kyle Higashioka was almost put out twice by All-Star players from Detroit in a strange sequence.

The first seven innings had looked all too familiar for the Rangers. When they were given a great opportunity by the Tigers on a missed tag in the baselines and a throwing error in the third, giving them runners on the corners and one out, Josh Smith swung at a 3-0 pitch at the top of the zone for a pop-up. The inning died on a Seager strikeout.

The trade deadline is approaching, and the Rangers are at a crossroads. Sitting just under .500 and still in the playoff hunt, will Texas buy, sell or do both? Here’s what to know as the second half begins.

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The Texas Rangers spent the first half of the regular season in search of answers. They tweaked their lineup in each and every direction. They fired a hitting coach and hired a hitting coach. They demoted players and promoted players.

The Rangers also launched a "Together for Texas" campaign, selling T-shirts and raising funds to send to the affected region.

The Detroit Tigers will try to snap their longest losing streak of the season on Saturday night in Arlington, Texas. The Tigers (59-39) and Rangers (49-49) meet at 7:05 p.m. Eastern time at Globe Life Park. The Tigers have lost five in a row for the first time since a five-game skid from July 28-Aug. 2 of last year.