Patrick Corbin’s first Texas win was ’50-50′ proposition because of mysterious bite

By: The Associated Press Posted: 11:16 PM CDT Thursday, Apr. 17, 2025

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Patrick Corbin’s first home start with the Texas Rangers was no better than a 50-50 possibility when the left-hander hobbled into the clubhouse Wednesday afternoon after an apparent insect bite in his backyard Monday left him with a swollen ankle.

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“It was really bad in the morning,” Corbin told reporters Thursday afternoon. “I wasn’t sure if I was going to throw.”

Said manager Bruce Bochy: “He could hardly walk when he came in. I don’t know if it was a spider or what.”

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Patrick Corbin looks on after pitching to the Los Angeles Angels during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Corbin said he received treatment and was able to pitch. He pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing one run on five hits in the Rangers’ 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

The 35-year-old Corbin was a late addition to roster, joining Texas in free agency March 18 after spending the past six seasons with the Washington Nationals.