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Recap - Texas Defeats Tampa Bay 8-3

Texas grabbed a 8-3 win over Tampa Bay on Tuesday, as Kyle Gibson was credited with a win at Tropicana Field.

Texas won as a +152 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8 were rewarded at the payout window.

Kyle Gibson earned the victory for the Rangers, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 2, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Charlie Culberson in the win.

Tampa Bay's starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough worked 6 innings, giving up 10 hits and 6 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Yandy Diaz in a losing cause.

Texas enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 13-7 advantage in hits.