The Texas Rangers are showing their love for Mom in the best way possible—by shutting out the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on a day dedicated to mothers everywhere.
Jacob deGrom, in particular, seemed to channel some extra inspiration from his biggest fan. The veteran ace delivered a masterclass on the mound, spinning seven shutout innings while allowing just three hits and zero walks. He punched out ten Cubs batters and reached the illustrious 1,900 career strikeout milestone in the process. If you were to draw up the perfect start, it would look a lot like deGrom's performance today.
The game itself was a pitcher's duel that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Both teams went hitless with runners in scoring position through nine innings—a rare feat that highlights just how dominant the arms were on both sides. But the Rangers found a way to scratch across runs when it mattered most.
Texas broke the deadlock with a groundout that plated a run, then added some crucial insurance in the bottom of the eighth. Josh Jung singled to keep the line moving, and Evan Carter followed with a two-out home run that sent the home crowd into a frenzy and gave the Rangers some much-needed breathing room.
This victory marks Texas's second straight shutout against the National League's top club—a statement win for a team that's been grinding through a brutal early-season schedule. The Rangers have now survived a hellish 40-game slate to open the 2026 season, a stretch that would test any team's resolve.
At 19-21 through a quarter of the season, the record isn't perfect. But given the gauntlet they've faced, it's far from the worst outcome. Now the Rangers can look forward to testing themselves against teams that aren't at the top of the standings, with a chance to climb in what's shaping up to be a wide-open American League.
Up next, the Rangers welcome the Arizona Diamondbacks to Arlington. Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi takes the mound, and fans will be hoping he can channel some of that 2023 World Series Game 5 magic against Arizona's Michael Soroka. First pitch is set for 7:05 PM CDT on Monday, and you can catch all the action on the Rangers Sports Network.