Rangers Fall in AIA Opener

  The Rangers jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead at the end of the first inning with four hits, but Astros ace Brian Girard scattered a mere two singles over the final 8 innings of work to beat the Rangers for the first time this season. The Astros won 8-3.

      Jacob Robinson led off the first inning for the Rangers with a fastball to the wrist. After stealing second base, Clint Wolf singled. After Wolf stole second to put both runners in scoring position, Jonmarc Lippincott roped a single to right center field for a 2-0 Rangers advantage. Reis Pearson followed up with a single, and Brad Clark doubled in the gap to plate Pearson.

      Brad Clark took the loss for the Rangers, giving up 11 hits in 7 innings of work.