A pivotal sixth inning turned Monday's game in favor of Texas in the Dodgers' 4-1 loss to the Rangers in the series opener at Globe Life Park in Arlington.
The Dodgers had a few whispers of offense against Yovani Gallardo, but were unable to push a run across in his seven innings. Gallardo induced three ground ball double plays in his final three innings, with the sixth inning the most promising.
After walks by Alberto Callaspo and Joc Pederson to open the sixth in a scoreless tie, Yasiel Puig flew out to right field, a ball misjudged at first by Shin-Soo Choo, who recovered in plenty of time to catch the ball.