The Texas Rangers secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the season opener with a walk-off RBI single from Jonah Heim in the 10th inning. The game took a dramatic turn in the ninth when Jankowski hit a game-tying pinch-hit homer, erasing the lead that the Cubs had taken earlier in the inning. Before the game, the team unveiled their first championship banner, setting the stage for an exciting win.
The Rangers got off to a strong start with home runs from Adolis García and Travis Jankowski. Drew Smyly, the Cubs’ seventh pitcher of the game, found himself in a tight spot as he walked two batters to load the bases for Heim, who ultimately delivered the game-winning hit with a sharp line drive into right-center field. Despite a controversial play involving All-Star catcher Heim in the top of the ninth, which setback them briefly, they showed resilience and determination to come out on top in their season opener.
