Marcus Semien 2B TEX Sun 9/4/22 8:34 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
The Rangers were held in check through seven innings, before Semien's two-run blast in the eighth brought life to the team. Nathaniel Lowe homered two batters later, and Texas loaded the bases in the ninth but couldn't finish the comeback. The homer extended Semien's hitting streak to seven games (11-for-29, .379), and he has posted a .345/.383/.618 line with eight extra-base hits, nine RBI and 14 runs in 13 contests over the last two weeks.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Thu 9/1/22 8:48 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Semien's steal was his 20th and placed him in the 20-20 club (20 home runs, 20 steals) for the first time of his career. He joins outfielder Adolis Garcia as the second Rangers this year to achieve that feat. Semien topped his previous career high in steals (15 in 2021) earlier this season, which is due in part to the Rangers' philosophy of aggressiveness on the base paths, a benefit he talked about with Kennedi Landry of MLB.com in June.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Wed 8/24/22 11:07 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an RBI triple for a total of two runs scored in a 7-6 loss to the Rockies on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Semien has struggled to hit for average and reach base recently. He is batting .211 with a .267 OBP in August. However, Semien has shown some pop and now has six home runs this month which are good for 20 total on the season. His production is down dramatically from his career-year last season, and his 2022 slash line is .236/.295/.411.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Mon 8/22/22 9:22 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's 7-0 win over the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Semien delivered the winning run -- himself -- with a solo shot in the fourth, then knocked in individuals runs in the seventh and ninth innings. He's been fighting it at the plate recently and entered Sunday, batting .121 (4-for-33) over the previous eight contests. The home run was his 19th.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Tue 8/16/22 1:08 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 2-for-4 with one homer, one RBI and one run scored in Monday's win over Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
After going hitless in his previous nine at bats, Semien returned to form with a two-hit effort Monday, including a solo home run in the third inning. The home run is his 18th on the season, and keeps him on track for his first career 20/20 season. The veteran second baseman is now slashing .238/.296/.406 over 114 games this season.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Wed 8/10/22 9:36 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Semien took Jose Urquidy deep on the fourth pitch of the game to give the Rangers an early lead. It was his 16th homer of the season and third in the last 10 games.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Sun 7/31/22 2:06 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 9-7 loss to the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Semien continues to fill in at shortstop with Corey Seager (lower leg) battling an injury. In Saturday's contest, Semien was the Rangers' best hitter and the only one to record multiple hits. The 31-year-old infielder has gone 13-for-47 (.277) in his last 11 contests. For the year, he owns a .241/.299/.402 slash line with 14 homers, 49 RBI, 55 runs scored and 18 stolen bases in 99 contests.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Sat 7/30/22 1:56 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 1-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored in Friday's 7-2 win over the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Semien forced both of the Angels' errors in the contest. He opened the scoring in the sixth inning, hitting a double and then darting home on Jo Adell's error. In the ninth, Semien got aboard on a Luis Rengifo error and again came around to score as part of a five-run rally to pad the Rangers' lead. While Semien has gone just 4-for-30 (.133) in his last seven games, he remains a fixture in the lineup. He's slashing .236/.295/.392 with 18 steals in 20 attempts while adding 13 home runs, 46 RBI, 54 runs scored, 19 doubles and a pair of triples through 98 contests.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Mon 7/18/22 7:02 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in a 6-2 loss to the Mariners on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
After not hitting his first home run of the year until May 28, Semien is looking much more like his usual self. The veteran right-handed bat now has five home runs in July to give him 13 on the season. He also easily stole second off Chris Flexen in the bottom of the first for his 17th stolen base of the year. The number marks a new career-high. If Semien can continue to play the way he has in June and July, then he should be in line for another high-powered second half to complement his new propensity for steals.
Marcus Semien 2B TEX Thu 7/14/22 3:20 AM
Marcus Semien
2B TEX
Semien went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run and two stolen bases in a 5-2 win against Oakland on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Though he didn't collect any hits, Semien made a positive impact on the basepaths with a pair of thefts. He has a team-leading and career-high 16 steals on the campaign, but this was the first time he's picked up more than one in a game. Semien is one of only six major-leaguers with at least 10 homers and at least 15 steals so far this season.