Oettinger Tosses First Pitch for Rangers Opener

Dallas Stars netminder Jake Oettinger steps out of the crease and onto the mound, throwing the ceremonial first pitch at the Texas Rangers' 2026 home opener. The big goalie, who's stonewalled shooters all season, now faces a different kind of pressure in front of a packed house south of the border. Pete DeBoer probably loves the cross-sport spotlight, as it ramps up the stakes for Oettinger's own playoff push back in Big D.