The Rangers lost the series opener to the Dodgers 8-7, but managed to put a good fight in the game, with the team's performance. Despite a strong start from 26-year-old starter Rocker, the Dodgers' Max Muncy hit two solo home runs against him, while the rest of the L.A. lineup was only 1-for-13 against him. Manager Skip Schumaker could have pulled Rocker out of the game after 81 pitches, but he stuck with him. Despite this, the Rangers' comeback fell just short as Corey Seager struck out to secure the go-ahead run on second and Muncy's third home run was a walk-off off Jacob Latz.