Gomez drowns out noise, keeps eye on prize

ARLINGTON — Rangers outfielder Carlos Gomez didn’t concern himself with the array of boos he knew he would receive in his first appearance at Minute Maid Park since being released by the Astros. He had more important matters at hand, like batting leadoff and playing left field for the American League West leaders amid a pennant race, as they won the series opener, 4-3, in 12 innings on Monday night.

“I only control what I can control,” said Gomez, who went 0-for-4 with a walk on Monday. “I’ve got bigger problem to face. I have the guy on the mound to worry about, not some fans. I just tell myself, ‘Big game today.’ The goal is to win, not pay attention to something else.”

Gomez has maintained that he doesn’t feel he has anything to prove to the Astros, despite batting just .210 in 85 games for them this year. He dealt with a similar line of questioning when the Rangers and Astros played two weeks ago at Globe Life Park.

“Like I said before, I honestly don’t even think about that kind of stuff,” Gomez said. “We’re in first place right now, I’m just …

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