Texas Rangers History Today: Hello Win Column, For the First Time - Sports Illustrated Texas Rangers News, Analysis and More
Apr 16, 2021 On this date in Texas Rangers history, the franchise won its first game after moving from Washington D.C. to become the Texas Rangers. The game was on April 16, 1972, in Anaheim as the Rangers squared off with the California Angels. The Rangers were coming off a 1-0 loss to the Angels the previous night. Pete Broberg pitched a gem for the Rangers. He threw eight innings, giving up five hits and one run, while walking four and striking out three. Paul Lindblad pitched 1/3 inning of relief, while Horacio Piña recorded the final two outs to pick up the first save of any Texas Ran...