Yankees Dominate Rangers in Doubleheader Opener
- The New York Yankees won their first game of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers with a score of 8-0.
- Carlos Rodón pitched well, allowing only three hits over 5 2/3 innings.
- Austin Wells contributed significantly by driving in four runs.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees secured a commanding 8-0 victory over the Texas Rangers in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday, marking their ninth win in the last 12 games. The matchup was a rescheduled event following a rainout on Friday. With this loss, the Rangers fell 6.5 games behind American League West leaders Houston and Seattle. Carlos Rodón delivered a stellar performance on the mound, allowing only three hits over 5 2/3 innings. The 31-year-old left-hander improved his record to 13-7, striking out six batters while walking five. Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi struggled, lasting just three innings before being chased by the Yankees' offense. Austin Wells was a standout for New York, driving in four runs, including a two-run double in the third inning that contributed significantly to the Yankees' lead. This game marked the third consecutive outing in which Texas failed to score in the first five innings, a trend that has occurred 22 times this season. In injury news, Yankees pitchers Clarke Schmidt and Cody Poteet participated in a live batting practice session, each throwing 25 pitches. Meanwhile, Trent Grisham of the Rangers remained in the game despite being hit on the hand by a fastball. The second game of the doubleheader features Yankees' Gerrit Cole facing off against Rangers' Cody Bradford, with both pitchers looking to make an impact.