The quest to repeat begins Thursday night against the Chicago Cubs — but not before the Rangers drop a banner to celebrate last season’s achievements.
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi gives a thumbs up after being hit by a batted ball during the first inning of the season opener against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Arlington.Bruce Bochy tabbed Nathan Eovaldi to start the opener for the Rangers, while Chicago will look to Justin Steele to get the Cubs’ year off on the right foot.Christopher Morel picked up his second hit off Nathan Eovaldi, this time a two-out single.
The Rangers went down in order in the second. Justin Steele has struck out four of the seven hitters he has faced.Nathan Eovaldi, still in postseason form, sent Chicago down in order to start the game. He only needed nine pitches, and a nice running catch from Adolis Garcia in right field.The Texas bats weren’t much louder. Josh Jung drew a nine-pitch walk, but the Rangers did no further damage.
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