Texas Rangers Win Series Over St. Louis Cardinals 8-1

The Texas Rangers secured an 8-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in the rubber game of their three-game series, marking their first series win since mid-May. Jacob deGrom pitched six strong innings, allowing only one run and striking out four, while managing his workload carefully after recent injuries to fellow pitcher Nathan Eovaldi. Josh Smith was a key offensive contributor, matching his career high with four RBIs through a two-run double and a two-run homer, helping the Rangers outscore the Cardinals 19-4 over the series. Marcus Semien also played a pivotal role, with multiple hits and sacrifice flies that boosted the Rangers' offense. The Cardinals took an early lead but struggled to maintain momentum as their starter Erick Fedde, despite a solid effort, failed to secure a win. This loss was only the second series defeat for the Cardinals in their last 11, highlighting the Rangers' strong performance both at the plate and on the mound.