Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven scoreless innings, striking out eight batters. Corey Seager hit a home run, helping the Texas Rangers secure a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.

Eovaldi, now 1-0 for the season, allowed only four hits and one walk while throwing 103 pitches. Following his impressive 5-0 record during the Rangers’ postseason journey to last year’s World Series title, the 34-year-old right-hander has maintained a stellar 1.38 ERA, conceding just two runs in 13 innings this season.

Seager’s leadoff homer in the sixth inning broke the scoreless tie against Aaron Civale (1-1). Josh Smith contributed a two-run single during a three-run ninth inning against Garrett Cleavinger.

Despite a late run conceded by struggling Rangers reliever Jose Leclerc, who gave up an RBI single to Harold Ramírez in the ninth, the Rangers managed to secure the win. Civale pitched six innings, allowing one run, four hits, and two walks while striking out eight batters.