Bruce Bochy Calls Out Texas Rangers For Not Being 'Locked In'

The offense has gone dormant for the Texas Rangers, scoring just eight runs during their four-game losing streak.

This is the time of season where all the Texas Rangers should focused on the task at hand. There are 12 games left and a playoff berth at stake.

But there’s a problem with focus. A big problem.

“It’s fair to say we’ve got some guys not locked in, that’s just being honest,” Bochy said. “It’s not quite the at-bats that we’re used to getting. It’s a case of good pitching, too, ... but at the same time, we’re a really good hitting ballclub and we’re not clicking.”

The Rangers managed just five hits in Monday’s 4-2 loss to Boston Red Sox to open the year’s last homestand. The series continues Tuesday night at Globe Life Field.

Corey Seager is just 1-for-15 during the Rangers' four-game losing streak / John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Bochy didn’t mention who wasn’t “locked in,” but a scan of the last four box scores isn’t too flattering for the club’s big bats.

Corey Seager, fourth in the American League with a .334 batting average, is just 1-for-15 since the current four-game losing started at the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Jonah Heim (0-9), Nathaniel Lowe (3-14) and Mitch Garver (1-16) are also scuffling.

Marcus Semien is a respectable 4-for-14, with two hits coming Monday. Josh Jung and Adolis García returned from the injured list and were a combined 1-for-7.

Texas (82-68) has fallen into a tie with the Seattle Mariners for the third and final Wild Card berth. During the skid that dropped the Rangers from a nice cushion as the second Wild Card, the team has scored just eight runs.

“We’re just not getting a lot of guys on base and some strikeouts involved,” Bochy added. “The rest of the way, we’re going to have to find a way to get this offense clicking a little better.”

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