Joc Pederson Caps Eight-Run First Inning With Three-Run Home Run

Joc Pederson provided the exclamation point on a massive first inning for the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Following a night where the team was no-hit, Pederson launched a three-run home run to cap an eight-run explosion in the opening frame. The offensive outburst provided more than enough support for the Rangers' pitching staff as they sought to bounce back from their previous offensive struggles. Pederson's veteran power remains a vital part of the Rangers' middle-of-the-order production.