Max Scherzer sharp in season debut, Rangers blank Royals

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Max Scherzer allowed just one hit over five innings in his 2024 season debut and Josh Smith homered for the second straight game as the Texas Rangers completed their first three-game series sweep of the season with a 4-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Tex.

Scherzer (1-0) also moved into a tie with Greg Maddux for 11th place on the all-tim