Rangers' Bochy sums up disappointing year: 'We got hunted'

The Texas Rangers have stumbled through a disappointing season and are trending toward missing the playoffs after winning the 2023 World Series.

"We tried to come out and be the hunter. I guess we got hunted," Rangers manager Bruce Bochy told ESPN's Jesse Rogers. "The only common link I can give you is that guys don't quite have the same years."

Texas stormed through the 2023 postseason with a 13-4 record en route to the first championship in franchise history. But things haven't gone according to plan in 2024, as the Rangers sit at 65-73 and 9.5 games out of a wild-card spot.

The Rangers have been forced to navigate numerous injuries to the pitching staff and entered play Tuesday ranked 22nd in the league in ERA.

The offense has also struggled, going from third in the league in runs scored in 2023 to 24th this year.

General manager Chris Young lamented a missed opportunity to build off last season's success.

"Our window was open," Young said. "I take full responsibility and accountability for it."