Jacob deGrom Shines in Season Debut as Rangers Secure Series Win Over Red Sox

The Texas Rangers' ace pitched five shutout innings in his first start of 2025, while Rafael Devers struggled and rookie Kristian Campbell provided a bright spot for Boston.

Jacob deGrom returned to the mound for the Texas Rangers, delivering five shutout innings with six strikeouts in his first start of the 2025 MLB season.
The Rangers defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2, winning the four-game series 3-1, with home runs from Wyatt Langford and Adolis Garcia sealing the victory.
Rafael Devers of the Red Sox set an MLB record for strikeouts in the first three games of a season, going 0-for-16 with 12 strikeouts during the series.
Red Sox rookie Kristian Campbell hit his first MLB home run and collected five hits across the series, showcasing promise as a versatile contributor.
Texas manager Bruce Bochy praised deGrom's performance, emphasizing his effective use of the slider, fastball, and changeup in a strong season debut.