Texas Rangers Capitalize on World Cup Frenzy with Unique Schedule

The Texas Rangers are making the most of the World Cup's presence in the United States, with nine matches being played at AT&T Stadium, the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys and adjacent to Globe Life Field. The neighboring stadium will host two split series for the Rangers, but they also have a Monday off between home series on July 6, coinciding with a round of 16 match. Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson, who played soccer as a kid in California, called it a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.' The Rangers completed a road trip Sunday in Boston, where thousands of Scottish fans chanted and sang at Fenway Park after Scotland's World Cup win over Haiti. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker and his staff are eager to attend a World Cup game, citing the incredible atmosphere and passion of the fans. The Rangers will have already opened a series against Detroit by the time they have a round of 32 Cup match on July 3, a Friday. The team's staff is trying to find a way to get tickets to a game, despite knowing little about the sport. The World Cup's presence has brought an electric atmosphere to the Rangers' schedule, and the team is embracing the opportunity.