How Did Texas Rangers Players Perform At Hometown All-Star Game In Arlington?

Marcus Semien had an unfair error correctly overturned and started an American League rally, Corey Seager nearly homered, Kirby Yates threw a perfect inning, and Bruce Bochy made history.

Jul 16, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; American League second baseman Marcus Semien of the Texas Rangers (2) hits a single in the third inning against the National League during the 2024 MLB All-Star game at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

ARLINGTON — Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy became the second manager to lead his team to an All-Star Game win with the American League's 5-3 victory Tuesday at Globe Life Field.

Bochy, managing the AL with his World Series-winning coaching staff, joined Tony LaRussa as the only managers to win an All-Star Game in both leagues.

Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien started in place of the Houston Astros' injured Jose Altuve and was 1 for 2 with a run scored. Semien led off the third inning and scored on Juan Soto's two-run double.

SHOHEI OHTANI #ALLSTARGAME HOMER! pic.twitter.com/Q8QF8nuEbu

— MLB (@MLB) July 17, 2024

The National League took a 3-0 lead on Shohei Ohtani's three-run homer after Ketel Marte reached on what was originally ruled a fielding error on Semien. It was later appropriately changed to an infield single because the exit velocity of the line shot at Semien's feet was measured at 109.5 mph.

Semien got redemption by starting a 4-6-3 to help end the inning.

Rangers shortstop Corey Seager flew out 402-feet to deep centerfield in his lone plate appearance as a pinch-hitter in the fifth inning.

Rangers closer Kirby Yates had two strikeouts in a perfect eighth inning.

Before the game, four Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame members, including Adrian Beltré, who will be inducted on Sunday. Beltré, flanked by Hall of Fame pitchers Nolan Ryan and Fergie Jenkins, threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Hall of Fame catcher Pudge Rodriguez.

The manager for the American League, the manager of the 2023 World Series Champions, the @Rangers own Bruce Bochy! 🤠 pic.twitter.com/kGTQ8uOK2R

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Saying howdy to our @Rangers Hall of Famers! 🤠 #AllStarGame pic.twitter.com/MJYiXIC15D

— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall) July 17, 2024

TEXAS RANGERS LEGENDS 🤠

Adrián Beltré throws out the first pitch to Pudge Rodriguez while being joined by Nolan Ryan and Fergie Jenkins #AllStarGame pic.twitter.com/CPGVlfk3iD

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