The Texas Rangers began their season with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the season opener. The game was full of excitement and drama, with the teams trading leads throughout. In the ninth inning, Travis Jankowski hit a game-tying pinch-hit homer, erasing the lead that the Cubs had taken earlier in the inning.

The Cubs’ seventh pitcher of the game, Drew Smyly, found himself in a tight spot as he walked two batters to load the bases for Jonah Heim. With one out and runners on base, Heim delivered a sharp line drive into right-center field to win the game with an RBI single.

Before the game began, the team unveiled their first championship banner, setting the stage for an exciting win. Despite a controversial play involving All-Star catcher Heim earlier in the season opener, the team showed resilience and determination to come out on top.