


Jacob deGrom’s Rangers debut didn’t go exactly how he planned.
The former Met was pulled in the fourth inning after allowing five runs on six extra-base hits against the Phillies Thursday afternoon on Opening Day — including a two-run homer by Alec Bohm in the second inning.
This was a historically bad performance from deGrom as the six extra-base hits were the most he has ever allowed in a big-league start.
However, he got the kind of run support from the Rangers he never consistently got in Flushing, as Texas put up a nine-run fourth inning in an 11-7 victory.
Degrom, who finished with seven strikeouts, threw 49 of his 73 pitches for strikes.
After trailing 5-0 when deGrom came out of the game, the Rangers put up seven hits and three walks in the bottom of the fourth.
Robbie Grossman hit a three-run home run to tie the game 5-5 before Texas took the lead.
DeGrom’s career has been littered with injuries since 2019, which was the last time he was able to play a full season.
After spending his entire career with the Mets, deGrom joined the Rangers this offseason on a massive five-year, $185 million contract.
During spring training, deGrom’s first spring with the Rangers was delayed due to side tightness in February.
The two-time National League Cy Young winner hopes to have a much better showing in his second Rangers start, which is projected to be against the Orioles on April 5.