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Texas Rangers News: Kyle Gibson officially named Opening Day starter

SURPRISE, ARIZONA - MARCH 01: Starting pitcher Kyle Gibson #44 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of the MLB spring training game on March 01, 2021 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Texas Rangers fans, the suspense is officially over!

Manager Chris Woodward announced to members of the media via Zoom Tuesday that he’ll be handing the ball on Opening Day April 1 in Kansas City to veteran righty Kyle Gibson.

Chris Woodward announced today that RHP Kyle Gibson will be the opening day starting pitcher on April 1 in Kansas City

— John Blake (@RangerBlake) March 16, 2021

Kyle Gibson gets the ball for the Texas Rangers in Kansas City on April 1.