Smith, who had homered and singled earlier in the game, laid a bunt down the third base line against lefty side-armer Angel Zerpa.
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Smith celebrates his home run with manager Bruce Bochy and hitting coach Tim Hyers during the fourth inning of an MLB game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Arlington.in the Texas Rangers’ 6-0 win over Kansas CityAfter Marcus Semien and Corey Seager had both reached to start the eighth in a one-run game, Moved both runners up and the inning got moving from there.
It was the same explanation Smith provided the curious Rangers’ hitting coaches after he returned to the dugout. Smith had faced Zerpa in May and grounded out weakly to second base.“I think we were all surprised to see my No. 3 hitter squaring to bunt,” Bochy said. “I wouldn’t have put that play on. Sure, I’m not a big fan of bunts, but it’s always an option. There are times when it works. It was a good move. He was being honest and that’s important.
It had a big impact on the game. After Smith’s bunt, Adolis García’s tapper in front of the plate got home the second run. After Nathaniel Lowe worked a walk to load the bases, Langford hit the Rangers’ first grand slam of the season.It also had an impact on the bullpen. The Rangers were warming up Kirby Yates to pitch the ninth of a one-run game.
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