The Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers are back at it tonight for Game 2 of their three-game series at Globe Life Field, and all eyes are on Zac Gallen. The Opening Day starter is looking to extend the team's impressive run of quality starts—a streak that's become the talk of the clubhouse.
After Monday night's thrilling 1-0 victory, right-hander Michael Soroka delivered 6 1/3 innings of shutout ball, marking the seventh straight game where a Diamondbacks starter has worked at least six frames. That's the kind of consistency that wins ballgames, and it's exactly what Gallen will look to build on tonight.
History is on Gallen's side here. In six regular-season starts against the Rangers, he's posted a stellar 2.67 ERA. Last season alone, he faced them twice and allowed just three runs over 11 innings. If he can keep that momentum rolling, the Snakes have a real shot at taking the series.
But the story doesn't end on the mound. Earlier today, the Diamondbacks made a roster move that's turning heads: they traded struggling outfielder Alek Thomas to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for a lower-level prospect. It's a tough but necessary decision for a team looking to stay competitive, and it opens up opportunities for younger players to step up.
As the sun sets over Arlington, the stage is set for another chapter in this interleague showdown. Whether you're rooting for Gallen's streak or just love the game, this one's got all the makings of a classic.
