Believe it. The Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 on Sunday at Globe Life Field to win their first series since they swept the last-place Colorado Rockies on May 14. Here’s how it happened.

Josh Smith matched his career high of four RBIs with a two-run homer and two-run double, Jacob deGrom allowed two runs or fewer for the eighth straight start and the Texas Rangers beat the St.

With a 2-0 loss on Wednesday against the Blue Jays, the Rangers have now lost three straight series (Yankees, White Sox, Blue Jays). Tyler Mahle was phenomenal for the Blue Jays. He didn’t give up a run in 6.0 innings and struck out five batters. It was the second time in a week that the Rangers were shut out.

Sunday’s series-clinching 8-1 win vs. the St. Louis Cardinals at Globe Life Field is proof. The Rangers emphasized small ball and productive outs to gain an advantage vs. the Cardinals.

The St. Louis Cardinals have a huge decision to make with closer Ryan Helsley this trade deadline season. St. Louis is contending this year, so trading the star