The Rangers built their roster on big free-agent signings and splashy trades. But their success in Game 1 of the American League Division Series was powered by a different source—their homegrown rookies.
Texas beat the Orioles, 3-2, in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday thanks in large part to left fielder Evan Carter, who broke up a scoreless game in the fourth with an RBI double, and third baseman Josh Jung, who added insurance with a home run in the sixth. The pair of rookies shined in the wild card series against the Rays. They’ve continued apace in the ALDS.
“I don’t think there’s anything they can’t do,” Rangers catcher Jonah Heim said.
