The first inning against Colby Lewis should have yielded runs. But it didn't. Despite the first two batters getting on base (Wendle via a bunt), it ended with them stranded as Yonder Alonso slammed his bat down after striking out to end the inning. Tsk-Tsk, Yonder. Kids are watching. A season-of-missed-chances continues. Ready for 2017! Alas, Ross Detweiler had a 1-2-3 first inning so that is something.
Fast-forward: In the bottom of the 3rd the Rangers scored two, but it could have been far worse had it not been Adrian Beltre's sacrifice fly that was turned into a double play.