Rangers (4-4-1) 5, Indians (5-1-2) 0

Hits: Justin Masterson was impressive in his second start (third appearance) of the spring. The right-hander didn’t allow an earned run and just three hits, while striking out six over 3 2/3 innings. His best work came in the second inning when the Rangers loaded the bases with one out and Masterson struck out the next two hitters – Julio Borbon and Elvis Andrus. … Reliever Tony Sipp pitched a scoreless ninth with a strikeout to end the inning. … Third base prospect Lonnie Chisenhall had one of Cleveland’s four hits (double) and walked twice.

Misses: Carlos Carrasco’s exhibition debut was a dud. The right-hander acquired for Cliff Lee allowed three runs on six hits and a hit batter in three innings. … Center fielder Michael Brantley dropped a shallow fly ball from the first batter of the game and was charged with a two-base error. He was hitless in two official at-bats. … Left fielder Chris Gimenez went 0-for-4 and struck out three times.

Debut defeat: The Indians suffered their first loss of the exhibition season after battling to ties in their two previous games.

“Even a tie would’ve done better, another one,” said Cleveland manager Manny Acta.

Attendance: 4,260 at Goodyear Ballpark.