Worley (1-0) surrendered four hits, four earned runs and two walks over six innings in Friday's 11-5 victory over the Rangers. He struck out six.
Named the fifth starter for the time being due to Kevin Gausman's back troubles, Worley was solid overall in his 87-pitch stint. He gave up righty-masher Mitch Moreland's first homer of the season in the second, but otherwise practiced adequate damage control against a dangerous Rangers lineup in Globe Life Park. Friday's performance certainly provided much greater encouragement than Worley's 4.2-inning stint versus the Rays on Apr. 10, and he may receive one more turn before Gausman is ready for a return.