The Texas Rangers kicked off their season with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the season opener. The Rangers, who were celebrating their World Series championship, got off to a strong start with home runs from Adolis García and Travis Jankowski. Before the game, the team unveiled their first championship banner, setting the stage for an exciting win.
The game took a dramatic turn in the ninth inning when Jankowski hit a game-tying pinch-hit homer, erasing the lead that the Cubs had taken earlier in the inning. Drew Smyly, the Cubs’ seventh pitcher of the game, found himself in a tight spot as he walked two batters to load the bases for Heim, who ultimately delivered the game-winning hit with a sharp line drive into right-center field.
Despite a controversial play involving All-Star catcher Heim in the top of the ninth, which temporarily put them behind by one run, the team showed resilience and determination to come out on top and secure their first victory of the season.