Rangers score three in first, but end up in tie with White Sox

Pitching: Juan Carlos Oviedo had the best inning by a Texas Rangers pitcher, with a dominant 1-2-3 fourth. If he can command his fastball, he can be a key bullpen asset.… Left-hander Michael Kirkman (shoulder) made his spring debut, allowing one run in the third inning. Another lefty, Alex Claudio, worked a perfect fifth inning.

Hitting: Left-handed hitters fueled the Rangers’ three-run first against left-hander Carlos Rodon, the White Sox’s top pitching prospect. Leonys Martin, Prince Fielder and Joey Gallo all had singles, with Fielder and Gallo driving in runs.

Notable: Fielder showed off his wheels in the Rangers’ first. Following his RBI single, he advanced to second base on a passed ball. After moving to third on Gallo’s hit, Fielder scored on a wild pitch. Martin had a steal later in the game and made a nice play in center field on a deep drive by Avisail Garcia.

This story was originally published March 11, 2015 at 10:38 PM with the headline "Rangers score three in first, but end up in tie with White Sox."