Rangers Ride Gore, Homers to Series Win Over Phillies

PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — MacKenzie Gore struck out seven over 5 1/3 innings and the Texas Rangers powered past the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park.

Gore allowed two earned runs on two hits to earn the win. Texas provided ample support with home runs from Brandon Nimmo, a two-run shot in the third, and Andrew McCutchen, a three-run blast in the fourth. McCutchen drove in three runs overall.

Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo took the loss, surrendering six runs on six hits in six innings. Philadelphia was held to three hits and grounded into two double plays. Attendance was 38,018. The Rangers improved to 2-1, while the Phillies fell to 1-2.