Overview

• 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.