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• Rangers' Josh Smith: Extends hit streak in loss

  09/27/2024 • By RotoWire

  Smith went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Oakland. Smith was back in the lineup after getting a day off against a left-hander Wednesday. He cracked his 29th double and scored as part of the Rangers' two-run third inning. The extra-base knock extended a hit streak to eight games, during which Smith is 10-for-32 (.313) with a home run, four RBI, two steals and six runs. The 26-year-old utility player is putting the finishing touches on what has been the best season of his three years at the major-league level.

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• Rangers' Josh Smith: Sitting against lefty

  09/25/2024 • By RotoWire

  Smith isn't in the Rangers' lineup for Wednesday's game against Oakland. With left-hander Brady Basso set to start on the bump for the A's, the lefty-hitting Smith will take a seat on the bench Wednesday. While he sits, Jonathan Ornelas will start at shortstop with Matt Duffy covering third base.

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• Rangers' Josh Smith: Homers in loss

  09/22/2024 • By RotoWire

  Smith went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Mariners. Smith singled in the first inning and then tied the game with a two-run blast in the third. The long ball was his first since Aug. 5, but he has now hit safely in five straight contests. On the season, the 27-year-old is hitting .262 with 13 homers, 59 RBI, 64 runs scored and 10 steals across 564 plate appearances.

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• Rangers' Josh Smith: Picks up 10th steal

  09/18/2024 • By RotoWire

  Smith went 1-for-4 with a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Tuesday's 13-8 win over the Blue Jays. Smith's steal was his 10th of the season. He's swiped two of those bags over 14 games in September while batting a poor .208 (11-for-53) for the month. Smith continues to see steady time at shortstop since Corey Seager (hip/sports hernia) was shut down for the year. Smith has a .260/.343/.396 slash line with 12 home runs, 57 RBI and 62 runs scored over 139 contests.

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• Rangers' Josh Smith: Logs two hits, run in win

  09/14/2024 • By RotoWire

  Smith started at shortstop and went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Mariners. Smith made a sixth consecutive start at shortstop, and the Rangers will now be without Corey Seager (hip, hernia) for the rest of the season. Smith should see the bulk of the time at shortstop to finish off what has been his best year in the majors. He's batting .264/.348/.403 with 12 home runs, 56 RBI, nine steals and 61 runs scored over 136 games.

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