The Texas Rangers defeated the Seattle Mariners on Monday. Jacob deGrom started the game and pitched well. However, he was removed from the contest after just five innings of work. After the game, Rangers manager Skip Schumaker explained why the team decided to go to the bullpen in the sixth

Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh, who led the major leagues with 60 homers last year, hit his first of the season Monday following a 10-game drought, as the Mariners opened up a series against two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom of the Texas Rangers.