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The New York Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers 9–2 on May 7 at Yankee Stadium, dominating a matchup that saw the home team's offense overwhelm a struggling Rangers pitching staff. New York accumulated 14 hits and 9 RBIs while posting a .794 OPS, showcasing balanced production despite striking out just 6 times against 6 walks. Texas managed only 6 hits and a .689 OPS, with their lone home run insufficient to mount any offensive threat. The Rangers' pitching was particularly vulnerable, surrendering 14 hits and 9 earned runs across the contest, while the Yankees' pitching staff allowed just 6 hits and 2 earned runs with a 3.04 ERA. New York committed no errors in a clean defensive performance, capitalizing on every opportunity in what amounted to a complete performance. The 7-run victory margin underscored Texas's struggles on the road early in the season, a deficit that could pressure their rotation decisions moving forward.