ARLINGTON, Texas -- Carlos Gomez, the former All-Star who was released earlier this month by the Houston Astros, stepped into the batter's box as a member of the Texas Rangers for the first time Thursday night.
Two pitches later, Gomez hit his first homer as a Ranger, a three-run blast that led Texas to a 9-0 win over the Cleveland Indians.
"I feel so blessed," Gomez said after the game. "To come from not having a job to a team in first place and to start like this right away is a gift from God.