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Texas Rangers collect first 2021 win, momentum ahead of home opener

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - APRIL 04: Jordan Lyles #24 of the Texas Rangers throws a pitch in first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on April 04, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

It was a happy Easter indeed for Texas Rangers fans, and not just because the chocolate supply was streaming in.

The Rangers defeated the KC Royals 7-3 on Sunday in the series finale between the two teams. The win is Texas’ first of 2021 after successfully avoiding a sweep to begin the season.

It was a sound, team-oriented victory for the club, as they received, by far, their best pitching performance of the season to date from tandem pairing Jordan Lyles (5.