A bad day at the office: First the ball pops out of Odor’s glove.

The next batter, the ball pops out of Beltre’s glove.

And to top it all off, three batters later, the ball pops out of Andrus’s glove.

As the Rangers limp back to Arlington having lost six of ten on their three-city road trip, many in soul crushing fashion, it might be wise to look at how some famous men handled adversity for inspiration.

Walt Disney once said, “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me. You may not realize when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.”

Bill Clinton said, “It’s how you handle adversity, not how it affects you. The main thing is, never quit, never quit, never quit.”

William Arthur Ward said: “Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.”

So, as the Rangers return from their challenging road trip with their pitching in tatters, their defense in a funk, and their confidence shaken, always remember to look on the bri…

Oh wait, Chi Chi Gonzalez pitches today.

Never mind.

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TODAY’S GAME:

Tyler Duffey (4-6, 5.62) vs. Chi Chi Gonzalez (0-1 , 9.53)
Game time: 7:05 pm

How the Twins hit against Gonzalez.
How the Rangers hit against Duffey.