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Gore Dominates in Rangers Debut, Leads 8-3 Victory
29 Mar
Summary
- MacKenzie Gore struck out seven in his Texas debut, tossing five hitless innings.
- Brandon Nimmo and Andrew McCutchen hit home runs to support Gore.
- The Rangers secured the series win against the Phillies with an 8-3 score.

MacKenzie Gore delivered a stellar performance in his Texas Rangers debut on Sunday, striking out seven batters through five hitless innings. The Rangers ultimately defeated the Philadelphia Phillies with a final score of 8-3, securing the weekend series.
Brandon Nimmo ignited the offense with a two-run homer in the second inning, followed by Andrew McCutchen's three-run blast in the fourth, building an early lead. Gore, acquired from Washington in an offseason trade, had his no-hit bid broken up by a leadoff infield single in the sixth but continued to dominate.
He struck out Bryce Harper with the bases loaded in the sixth, his bid for a no-hitter ending but his dominance continuing. Gore (1-0) departed after plunking a batter, leaving the game with a comfortable 6-1 lead, and the Rangers bullpen preserved the victory. This win marks a significant start for Gore with his new club.