The Texas Rangers have benefited from Corey Seager’s obvious return to type following his activation from the injured listing on July 17. Since that day, the five-time All-Star shortstop has boasted a .296/.379/.481 slash line with 12 extra-base hits, which interprets to a commanding 148 OPS+.
That manufacturing follows a less-than-satisfactory first half that was tormented by decrease again irritation and concussion signs. Earlier than touchdown on the IL, Seager was hitting simply .182/.292/.374.
Texas has continued to make its presence recognized in a good AL Wild Card race, sitting only a half recreation out of the final postseason spot after defeating the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday in a 6-0 shutout.
Seager collected two RBI and hit his 14th house run of the season within the recreation, simply the fourth homer allowed to a left-handed batter all season by Rays starter Shane McClanahan. Seager’s 29 whole bases towards left-handed pitchers since August 8 is tied for probably the most by any hitter within the majors.
