Thomas helps Mets top Rangers

Mike Sciacca

Fred Thomas’ strong all-around performance last weekend was the big

reason the Mets were able to top the Rangers, 4-2, in Majors Division

play.

Thomas pitched a complete game and struck out 16 while allowing just

three hits. He also provided most of the offense for the Mets with a

double, two-run home run and two RBI.

Shawn Stiffler also doubled and Nick Mazzone and Mike D-also singled.

Brayden Kent went two for two and Stuart Chenier singled to account

for the Rangers offense.

In other games:

White Sox 12, Mariners 1

Michael Bogard doubled twice with three RBI and Chris Kindness doubled

and had three RBI to lead the White Sox; Finau Fiaseu and Nick Gialenes

each doubled for the Mariners.

A’s 8, Diamondbacks 1

Alex Barnes struck out seven in a complete game, Race Parmenter and

Chas Boule each had two hits and Chris Ottens doubled for the A’s; Tanner

Phillips tripled and Trevor Carberry went two for two for the

Diamondbacks.

Mets 3, A’s 1

Shawn Stiffler struck out 13 in a complete-game victory and Ricky

Marin had two hits as the Mets won their season opener.

Diamondbacks 1, White Sox 0

Barry Luke, Tanner Phillips and Kord Weber combined to shut out the

White Sox; Justin Thompson pitched a strong game for the White Sox.