Rangers Win Series, Gore Shines

0:00It's March 30, I'm Cory with the story, this is El Paso news today, driven by AI. Texas Rangers just snatched two out of three from the Phillies, capping it with an 8-3 win on Sunday. Andrew McCutchon smashed his first homer with the team, a three-run shot in the fourth, while Brandon Nimmo added a two-run blast early. Pitcher Mackenzie Gore dominated, carrying a no-hitter into the sixth, and striking out Bryce Harper with the bases loaded. Earlier this week, the Rangers' edge Philly 5-3 in extras, thanks to McCutchon's RBI single. Gore struck out seven over five hitless innings before a single broke it up, then escaped James to keep Texas ahead. New manager Skip Shoemaker called it proof of their offense, clicking right from the jump. Philly fans unleashed on Nimmo from his first ad bat, booing non-stop over three gains for his past mids aerobics against them, like that go-ahead hit. In last year's playoffs, McCutchon got lighter treatment as a fan-favorite, even joking with a trash-talking buddy after crossing the plate.

1:02Nimmo just grinned, saying the northeast passion fuels him. Gore, traded to Texas for prospects, looks like a rotation anchor alongside Jacob Begram and Nathan Yovaldi. He's owned Philly lately with a 3.06 ERA over his last eight starts against them. Shoemaker Squag grabbed their first series win under him, building momentum early. Meanwhile, Harper struggled, hitting 0.091 with fans turning on him too. Rangers roll into the next set feeling strong, while Philly shakes off this rough opening weekend.