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Jacob deGrom Dominates in Longest Start Since 2021 as Rangers Edge Astros 1-0

Jake Burger's solo homer and Bruce Bochy's managerial milestone highlight Texas' Silver Boot Series opener victory.

Texas Rangers' Adolis García hits a double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (21) hands the game ball to starting pitcher Hunter Brown (58) during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien, left, throws on a force out at second against a sliding Houston Astros' Zach Dezenzo (9) allowing Jake Meyers to reach fist base safely during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Texas Rangers Jake Burger smiles after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Overview

  • Jacob deGrom pitched eight shutout innings, his longest outing since April 2021, in the Rangers' 1-0 win over the Astros.
  • Jake Burger's sixth-inning solo home run off Hunter Brown provided the game's only run in a tightly contested pitchers' duel.
  • Astros starter Hunter Brown threw a complete game, allowing just one run on three hits with nine strikeouts and no walks.
  • The victory marked Bruce Bochy's 2,195th career win, moving him to sixth place on MLB's all-time managerial victories list.
  • The game opened the Silver Boot Series, with Texas extending their winning streak to six games while snapping Houston's two-game streak.