In a game that saw possible Rangers trade target Derek Norris dominate at the plate, Texas looked outmatched against the San Diego Padres.
Colby Lewis got the start for the Texas Rangers going 4.2 innings giving up 9 runs on 11 hits and striking out 1. These elevated numbers don’t speak well to his expectations for 2016 because of the type of playing conditions Arizona maintains. Nick Tepesch also pitched for the Rangers out of the bullpen and struggled giving up 6 runs in 1.2 innings of work.
Shin Soo Choo hit leadoff for the Texas Rangers Tuesday and went 2-4 with a run scored on the day.