The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Texas Rangers 5-3 in their home opener in Arlington, Texas. Tyler Stephenson hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, giving the Reds a 5-2 lead. Spencer Steer also contributed to the win. The win marks the first time the Reds have beaten the Rangers in a season. The game ended in a 2-0 lead, with Matt McLain, Eugenio Suarez, Stephenson and Steer each scoring two runs. The Rangers responded with two runs in the second inning.