The Texas Rangers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 in their series series, with Andrew McCutchen and Brandon Nimmo both homered in the game. MacKenzie Gore, who was traded from the Washington Nationals for Texas, pitched 5 1/3 innings in his debut, allowing two runs, two hits and three walks while striking out seven. Despite a strong performance from Philadelphia starter Jesœs Luzardo, he was charged with six runs and six hits in six frames. The Rangers opened the scoring in the third inning, with Nimmo homered on a first-pitch sweeper.