Why Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom’s first start was even more dominant than it looked

The Texas Rangers won the first series of the season behind great pitching from Jacob deGrom, Jack Leiter, and their revamped bullpen. Adolis Garcia and Wyatt Langford’s bats have started off red hot, helping Texas get off to a fast start in 2025.

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13 comments

  1. Jung goes on the IL again this time a neck nerve… Give me a break! Get a massage.. I wonder how many times Ripken had to go on the IL for nerve or neck pain 0 Get this kid off the team. Meanwhile I am so excited about Jack Leiter. I hope he remains in the starting rotation

  2. So happy Leiter had a good showing and got the win. He needed that, hopefully this helps builds his confidence. Excited to keep seeing his progress this season!

  4. SO close to being 4-0, if not for a few little things on Thursday. We have a lot to be excited about so far this year. I know it is early and we should temper our enthusiasm, but why not enjoy the good times while you can, right?

  7. This was a good start for the rangers season. I am always happy taking 3 out of 4 games in the series. He are my takeaways from the series.

    Positives
    + Got 3 good starts from our starters
    + Langford / Garcia on offense is OP.
    + Bullpen held on and pitched really well.
    + Rangers Defense is the Rangers Defense, enough said.
    + Chris Martin is legit, glad we got him in our pen.
    + Taveras having a hot start in the season, also, HE MADE A BUNT, LETS GO!!!.
    + Only 20 Ks in 4 games from the Rangers offense.

    Negatives
    – Left runners at scoring postion
    – Tyler Mahle getting 5 outs in his start exhausted our bullpen
    – Duran had a tough game yesterday at 3rd. Hopefully, he does better because Jung and Smith are injured.
    – Rangers pitchers gave up 16 walks on 4 games.

    Overall, great series win for the Rangers. Hope for a series win VS the Reds.

  13. Man I thought undoubtedly Josh Jung was going to be our cornerstone 3rd baseman for years to come, but since he can’t manage to stay on the field idk anymore. Might be a waste of money if the guy is always hurt.

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