63-46 - Battle of the BABIP goes to Rangers in Scherzer’s debut

The Texas Rangers scored five runs while the Chicago White Sox scored three runs.

Here’s how big debuts have gone for pitchers joining the Rangers before:

• Gaylord Perry - 6 IP, 5 R, a loss to the Cleveland team that traded him
• Nolan Ryan - 5 IP, 4 R, 3 BB
• Cliff Lee - 9 IP, 6 R, Rangers lose the AL-worst Orioles
• Yu Darvish - 5 ²⁄₃ IP, 5 R, 4 BB
• Cole Hamels - 7 IP, 5 R, 9-7 loss to Bruce Bochy’s Giants
• Corey Kluber - 1 IP, ever
• Jacob deGrom - 3 ²⁄₃ IP, 5 R on Opening Day

Needless to say, even the greats that have worn the Rangers’ uniform have had to wade through the fog of despair that hangs menacing over this franchise when it comes to pitching.