Texas starts its defense of its American League pennant with a 3 – 2 win over the White Sox at home. Colby Lewis strikes out 9 over 6 innings for the win, outpitching John Danks. Ian Kinsler homers for the Rangers, while Adam Dunn, coming off a year in which he hit only .159, hits his record-tying 8th Opening Day homer for the Sox.

On April 6, 2012 — Texas starts its defense of its American League pennant with a 3 – 2 win over the White Sox at home. Colby Lewis strikes out 9 over 6 innings for the win, outpitching John Danks. Ian Kinsler homers for the Rangers, while Adam Dunn, coming off a year in which he hit only .159, hits his record-tying 8th Opening Day homer for the Sox.

 


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