They lost ace Jacob deGrom for a start when the Rangers decided to skip his turn in Kansas City this week due to shoulder soreness. On top of all that, they also lost future Hall of Fame manager Bruce Bochy for the day as he attends to a family matter.

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy will miss Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals while tending to a personal matter.

KC raced to an early lead in the first inning. Vinnie Pasquantino, who has hit a home run for three consecutive days, belted a three-run shot off Rangers starting pitcher Caleb Boushley. The homer traveled 425 feet into the right-field fountains.

Kyle Higashioka had a three-run double in the ninth inning after a two-out error by Vinnie Pasquantino, and the Texas Rangers rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Wednesday night. Wyatt Langford drew a two-out walk from Sam Long (1-3) and Corey Seager was safe when Pasquantino misplayed his slow roller at first.

Seth Lugo bounced back to throw a quality start, and Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino each homered in a 5-2 win over the Rangers Tuesday night. The Royals are four games over .500 for the first time since May 25 when they were 29-25.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - With Jacob deGrom scratched for the first time this season, the Rangers turned to Caleb Boushley to start Wednesday’s critical game against Kansas City. It did not go well. Boushley, a journeyman, allowed three runs before recording an out and used up 38 pitches in the first inning.