Dbacks 6, Rangers 0: Introducing the Rangers to Dbacks 2.0

Dbacks' pitching staff dominates to record 6-0 shutout win over Rangers.

The Arizona Diamondbacks took on the Texas Rangers in a matchup of two teams headed in opposite directions. The Dbacks entered the game with a 4-1 record, while the Rangers were still searching for their first win of the season. The Dbacks wasted no time jumping out to an early lead, scoring two runs in the first inning off a double by Ketel Marte. They would add on two more runs in the second inning, chasing Rangers starter Kolby Allard from the game. The Dbacks would tack on two more runs in the fourth inning to give them a commanding 6-0 lead. The Rangers offense would go down quietly, mustering only four hits in the game. The Dbacks would go on to win the game 6-0.

The Dbacks' pitching staff was dominant in the game, led by starter Zac Gallen. Gallen pitched six innings, allowing only two hits and two walks while striking out eight batters. The Dbacks' bullpen would come in and finish off the game, allowing only one hit over the final three innings. The Rangers' offense was unable to get anything going against the Dbacks' pitching staff, as they were retired in order in five of the game's nine innings.

The win gives the Dbacks a 5-1 record on the season, while the Rangers fall to 0-5. The Dbacks will look to continue their winning ways when they host the San Diego Padres on Thursday, while the Rangers will look to get their first win of the season when they host the Oakland Athletics.

Highlights

• Ketel Marte's double in the first inning gave the Dbacks an early 2-0 lead.
• Zac Gallen pitched six innings, allowing only two hits and two walks while striking out eight batters.
• The Dbacks' bullpen finished off the game, allowing only one hit over the final three innings.
• The Rangers offense was unable to get anything going against the Dbacks' pitching staff, as they were retired in order in five of the game's nine innings.