Overview

• Nathan Eovaldi delivered five scoreless innings, allowing three hits with seven strikeouts and four walks in his first start since the All-Star break.
• The Rangers scored in four different innings and produced a four-run eighth to secure their fourth consecutive victory.
• Atlanta starter Joey Wentz yielded four runs over 4⅓ innings in his second start since being claimed off waivers.
• Texas has won nine of its last 11 games since the All-Star break to climb to four games above .500.
• Game two of the series is scheduled for Saturday, with Grant Holmes opposing Rangers rookie Kumar Rocker.