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Rangers Shut Out Giants 2-0 in Bruce Bochy’s Oracle Park Return

Nathan Eovaldi outdueled Justin Verlander with six strong innings, while the Rangers’ bullpen secured the victory in the series opener.

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Overview

  • Nathan Eovaldi pitched six innings, allowing three hits and striking out seven in his 300th MLB appearance, earning the win for the Rangers.
  • Justin Verlander, despite a solid six-inning effort with five hits and two runs allowed, remains winless with the Giants at 0-2 this season.
  • The Giants’ offense struggled, advancing only one runner past first base during Verlander’s outing and being shut out for the fourth time this season.
  • The Rangers’ bullpen, led by Chris Martin, Robert Garcia, and Luke Jackson, combined to preserve the four-hit shutout, with Jackson earning his eighth save.
  • Bruce Bochy received a warm ovation in his return to Oracle Park, where he managed the Giants to three World Series titles during his tenure.