The Rangers used a seven-run third inning to roll to a 12-0 win over the White Sox at Globe Life Park. Leonys Martin finished a double shy of the cycle and drove in four while Robert Chirinos went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer. Alex Rios was also 3-for-5 and drove in two as Texas won its fourth straight. Martin Perez went the distance, allowing three hits and a walk while striking out eight to move to 3-and-0. Felipe Paulino was rocked for ten runs on 13 hits in just three-and-two-thirds innings. He fell to 0-and-2 as Chicago lost its third straight.
Game #2 of the series is tonight. The Pre-Game Show begins at 6:30 on Newstalk 1060.