In a tightly contested game, the Texas Rangers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 at Dodger Stadium, avoiding a sweep in the series. Starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (number 48) delivered an impressive performance, allowing just one run over six innings while striking out nine batters. The game began with a solo home run from Dodgers' star Shohei Ohtani, giving LA an early lead. However, the Rangers responded by getting runners on base but struggled to convert those opportunities, scoring only three runs in the first seven innings despite recording 10 hits and eight walks. The breakthrough came in the eighth inning when Texas added two insurance runs, thanks to a combination of walks, hits, and a wild pitch. The Rangers' bullpen held strong, with Cole Winn and Jakob Junis closing out the game. Key players included Josh Jung, who had two hits and two walks, and Evan Carter, who homered. The victory marks deGrom's first win of the season and sets the stage for the Rangers' upcoming series against the Oakland Athletics in West Sacramento.