Eovaldi, Rangers Surge Past Braves and Athletics

Texas Rangers pitcher Nathan Eovaldi delivered five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts in an 8-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves, furthering his case as an All-Star snub despite a recent back issue and a 1.50 ERA. The Rangers have regained momentum after a slow start, winning six of their last seven games following the All-Star break. Corey Seager has extended his on-base streak to 24 games and hit his 15th home run, while a notable offensive highlight saw Seager, Marcus Semien, and Adolis García all homer in the same game against the Athletics for the first time since 2023. The pitching staff matched a franchise record by allowing two runs or fewer in seven straight games. Eovaldi's workload is being closely managed as he has not exceeded 90 pitches in July. The Rangers' strong pitching and resurgent offense have marked them as contenders in the current stretch.