Even though things have been going well for the Texas Rangers lately, something seems off.

This time, rookie outfielder Wyatt Langford left Saturday's 15-4 win over the Kansas City Royals after missing the fifth inning with a hamstring strain. The severity of the problem is not yet known, but hamstring injuries can be catastrophic for athletes if there is an actual muscle tear. A strain could only cost him a few days on the bench. A tear could leave him on the injured list for weeks or even a month if it's serious. The Rangers will be updated on Langford's status on Sunday.

On the bright side, the Rangers' hustling offense eventually scored a season-high 15 runs and 17 hits. Texas scored a run in the first inning and added three more in the third and fourth innings to take a 7-0 lead.

The Royals scored twice in the fifth inning to chase starter Dane Dunning, who allowed two runs on four hits and a walk in 4.2 innings. He crossed out four.

The Rangers scored three more runs, including two on a wild pitch and a throwing error by catcher Salvador Perez, to take a 10-3 lead. Texas added five more runs in the ninth while five Rangers players collected two or more hits, including Nathaniel Lowe, who was 4 for 6 with a two-run double.

It is the fifth time in team history that the Rangers have scored 15 or more runs without hitting at least one home run.

Langford missed a tapper in front of home plate in the fifth inning when a hamstring strain occurred. Langford had a rare day off in Friday's series opener. He started 31 of the Rangers' 34 games.

The Rangers bullpen was once again strong behind Dunning. Josh Sborz relieved Dunning in the fifth and ended the inning with a groundout. He was replaced with two outs in the sixth after the Royals added a run on a pair of hits. Jacob Latz took over and struck out Garrett Hampson to end the inning. Jose Leclerc pitched a scoreless seventh and Jonathan Hernandez allowed a run on two hits in the final two innings to end the game.

Rangers right-hander Jon Gray (1-1, 2.48 ERA) will start Sunday's series finale at 1:10 p.m. at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals starter has yet to be announced.

The Rangers will have to deal with injuries in 2024. Starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was placed on the 15-day IL on Friday with a groin strain. Texas has placed 14 players on the IL this season, including All-Star third baseman Josh Jung, who has been out since April 2 with a broken wrist.

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