Texas Rangers Even Yankees Series, Jacob deGrom Exits Early Again

The Texas Rangers got one back against the New York Yankees on Friday evening, but Jacob deGrom's exit overshadowed the victory.

Kade Kistner | Apr 28, 2023

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ARLINGTON, Texas – The Texas Rangers offense came alive on Friday night, powering a 5-2 victory over the New York Yankees to even the series.

The Rangers (15-11) still sit atop the American League West and halted their four-game losing skid with the win at Globe Life Field.

However, the big news of the night was the early exit of Texas ace Jacob deGrom after just 3 2/3 innings pitched. deGrom allowed just one hit on the night — a single to Willie Calhoun in the fourth inning. Immediately after allowing the hit, Rangers medical and coaching staff visited the mound.

Just minutes later deGrom exited with forearm tightness. It's the second time in three starts that the righty has exited early with an injury.

Aside from deGrom's exit, it was a mostly positive night for Texas.

Second baseman Marcus Semien notched another double to make it 2-0 in the second inning as he continued his hot streak.

Designated hitter Robbie Grossman launched his third home run of the season, a 369-foot two-run shot to right field to make it 5-0 Rangers.

Following deGrom's exit, the Rangers bullpen stepped up. Dane Dunning pitched 3 1/3 innings in relief and allowed two earned runs.

Jonathan Hernández and Will Smith combined to finish out the final two innings with the latter earning the save. Dunning was credited with the win.

Texas looks to take a 2-1 series lead Saturday evening. Nathan Eovaldi (2-2, 5.20) starts against Yankees right-hander Jhony Brito (2-2, 6.11). Game time is 6:05 p.m.

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Published Apr 28, 2023

KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies, Cubs and Astros. He is also an editor for Inside the Rangers. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.