Network: FSN Southwest
Announcers: Bill Land, Tom Grieve
Format: DVD (2 disks)
Quality: 10 (Directv Master)
Notes: Commercials edited out.

Josh Rupe wins his MLB debut as the Rangers' offense once again supplies the firepower at home, in a 5-3 win over the Mariners.

Rupe goes 5 innings, allowing 6 hits and 2 runs, as he gets the win against Seattle phenom Felix Hernandez. Hernandez gets roughed up as Texas sets an AL-record for homers at home.

Rod Barajas' 4th inning 2-run HR extends the Rangers' lead to 4-1, and is Texas' 146th HR at the Ballpark in Arlington for the season.

Starting pitchers: Hernandez vs. Rupe

Winning pitcher: Rupe (1-0)
Losing pitcher: Hernandez (3-4)
Save: Francisco Cordero (33rd)

HR: Texas - Barajas (19)