Rangers Edge Royals 3-2 in First Home Tune-Up as Gore Impresses and Baumler Secures Roster Spot

The exhibition doubled as a final tune-up that clarified health, roles, plus a bullpen spot before Opening Day.

Overview

Texas beat Kansas City 3-2 at Globe Life Field in the first of a two-game exhibition set that closes out the Rangers’ preseason at home.
Starter MacKenzie Gore threw four scoreless innings with three hits, three strikeouts, and no walks, then stayed in after a 106 mph comebacker hit his leg in the second inning.
The four shutout frames marked Gore’s final tune-up before a planned Game 3 regular-season debut on the road against the Phillies.
Brandon Nimmo, expected to lead off and play right field this season, launched a two-run homer to right in the third inning for most of Texas’ offense.
Rule 5 pick Carter Baumler learned during a mound visit from first-year manager Skip Schumaker that he made the Opening Day roster, a notable step because Rule 5 draftees must remain on the major-league club or be offered back to their original team.