He recorded his first major league hit, an infield single off Robinson Tejeda, in the bottom of the third inning of that game. Ellsbury's first career stolen base came off pitcher Brandon McCarthy and catcher Gerald Laird of the Rangers on July 2. He also scored from second base in that game on a wild pitch.
Ellsbury's initial major league hit, stolen base, and score were all achieved during the same game against the Rangers on July 2nd.