Springer, World Series champ Astros top Texas 4-1 in opener

George Springer hit a leadoff homer in the season opener for the second year in a row, Justin Verlander pitched six scoreless innings and the Houston Astros started their championship defense with a 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday.
Mar 30, 2018, 02:32 am - Associated Press
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J. Verlander
win

J. Verlander1-0

6.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 5 K, 2 BB
C. Hamels
loss

C. Hamels0-1

5.2 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 7 K, 4 BB

Scoring Summary

Inning

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1stSpringer homered to right (364 feet).10
3rdAltuve hit sacrifice fly to right, McCann scored, Springer to third.20
4thMarisnick homered to left (397 feet).30
8thCorrea doubled to right center, Altuve scored.40
9thAndrus scored on Giles' wild pitch.41
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