"There's always a little nerves and anticipation right when it starts -- I would say more excitement than nervousness, just because you're back with all your boys, playing ball again," said Story, whose chance was created because of uncertainty surrounding veteran Jose Reyes, who is not in camp after an offseason domestic violence charge. "I've just been trying to have fun since day one."
Ryan Rua, trying to make the Rangers in a reserve role, knocked two hits, including a double, and Chris Gimenez went 2-for-2 in his bid for a backup catching job.