The Texas Rangers scored eight runs while the New York Mets scored three runs.

They’re so weird, man.

This bizarre team came into New York fresh off a sweep of the MLB-leading Milwaukee Brewers. One had to wonder if maybe the day off on Thursday would act to cool them down. Instead, they were red hot right out of the gate against one of the Mets’ young heralded arms.

Tonight’s starter for New York Jonah Tong — a top prospect who had allowed just 18 earned runs in 113.2 minor league innings this year — didn’t even make it out of the first inning against Texas’ virtually minor league lineup. Tong got two outs but the Rangers scored six runs in the first inning, their most in an opening frame since 2022.

It’s pretty rare that you feel like your team is set to coast to victory after like 2

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