Thoughts on an 8-3 Rangers win
PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 29: Texas Rangers shortstop Ezequiel Duran #20 celebrates during the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Texas Rangers on March 29th, 2026 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Rangers 8, Phillies 3 Way to go, Rangers! Texas took 2 of 3 in Philadelphia.
This is important for a few reasons. First, 2026 is the first time the Rangers and Phillies have faced off in the regular season and one team has not swept the other since 2014. Um, wait, 2014 is bad.
Hmmmm… It is the first time the Rangers have won a series in Philadelphia since 2022. Okay, 2022 was also bad. Prior to yesterday, the Rangers had only won three games ever in Philadelphia — a two game sweep in 2022, and one game in 2011.
Hey, 2011 was good! But also, 2011 was kind of bad. But more good.
Okay, let’s move on. MacKenzie Gore was as advertised. He looked great at times, and missed bats, striking out seven and generating 15 whiffs on 90 pitches.
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