At age 35, Nathan Eovaldi is doing some serious shoving. Easing the load on a weary bullpen, the right-hander allowed one run on five hits in 7 2/3 innings Sunday as the Rangers went into the All-Star break on a high note,

ARLINGTON — Nathan Eovaldi didn’t start the expected pitching showdown with Tarik Skubal, but he did throw some pitches on Sunday, which may give the Rangers all the relief they needed.

Tarik Skubal versus Nathan Eovaldi on Sunday Night Baseball was supposed to be a movie. It should’ve been must-watch baseball on a national stage.

Plus, Texas is “targeting Wednesday” for right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi to start after dealing with back soreness.