Reds Stun Rangers in Home Opener

Cincinnati Reds just crashed the Texas Rangers home opener, taking a 5-3 win on the road.

Tyler Stephenson smashed the tie-breaking two-run Homer in the 9th to seal it, his first of the year, after Spencer's steer doubled to start the frame.

Steer and Ellie De La Cruz also went deep for the Reds, with Steer's two runs shot in the second, and De La Cruz leading off the 6th.

Both came off Texas starter Mackenzie Gore, who got traded from Washington back in January, and struck out 9 over 6 innings.

Rangers fought back to tie it at 3 in the 7th on a triple in double, but their bullpen couldn't hold.

New skipper Skip Shoemaker saw his squad drop the opener after a solid road trip.

Their first home game after six away contests, longest delay since.

2008 Reds pitcher stepped up big, with Tony Santillian tossing a clean 8th, and Emilio began slamming the door in the 9th for his second save.

Starter Brady Singer went into the 6th, fanning 5.

Tomorrow, rookie Red Louder takes the mound for Cincinnati in his second start of the season, facing Texas' Kumar Rocker in his debut.

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