Episode
Rangers’ First-Inning Struggles Explained
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- May 30, 2026
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- 87
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Summary
The Texas Rangers are in deep trouble as they surrender runs at an alarming rate in the first inning—especially with pitcher Nathan Eovaldi struggling to contain early damage, giving up two homers to the first three batters in one game. The team’s first-inning ERA is a staggering 6.87, worse than any other team, fueled by 19 first-inning homers this season—the most in MLB. Veteran arms like Eovaldi and Jacob deGrom, plus even young pitchers like Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker, are all part of the problem. If they don’t fix it fast, they could break a major league record for first-inning homers allowed in a season. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/df765f13375b9ffd