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Rangers Sweep Doubleheader from Orioles

Closer C.J. Wilson has two straight saves

By Jamie Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 11, 2008 12:21 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Ian Kinsler hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning as the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 tonight to complete a doubleheader sweep. Baltimore (6-3) began the day with the American League's best record and a six-game winning streak, already matching its longest of last season. Jamey Wright (1-0) worked 2 1-3 innings in relief of starter Kason Gabbard.

In the opener, Kevin Millwood (1-2) allowed only one run in seven innings to lower his ERA to 1.29 and finally get a victory to show for his solid pitching this season. Coming off a complete-game 2-1 loss, after losing the season opener despite giving up only two unearned runs, Millwood won his sixth straight start against the Orioles.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Luis Hernandez, right, throws for the double play as Texas Rangers Michael Young (10) slides into second base during the second game of their double-header tonight.
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Luis Hernandez, right, throws for the double play as Texas Rangers Michael Young (10) slides into second base during the second game of their double-header tonight.   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Texas Rangers closer C.J. Wilson, right, celebrates with teammate Gerald Laird (15) after the final out of the second baseball game of a double-header against the Baltimore Orioles tonight.
Texas Rangers closer C.J. Wilson, right, celebrates with teammate Gerald Laird (15) after the final out of the second baseball game of a double-header against the Baltimore Orioles tonight.   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Texas Rangers Ian Kinsler hits a single during the eighth inning of the second baseball game of the Rangers/Orioles double-header in Arlington, Texas tonight.
Texas Rangers Ian Kinsler hits a single during the eighth inning of the second baseball game of the Rangers/Orioles double-header in Arlington, Texas tonight.   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Baltimore Orioles' Nick Markakis, bottom, hits second base as Texas Rangers infielder Ian Kinsler watches the completion of the double play in the first inning of the second game of a baseball double-header in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, April 10, 2008. Orioles' Kevin Millar was out at first base.
Baltimore Orioles' Nick Markakis, bottom, hits second base as Texas Rangers infielder Ian Kinsler watches the completion of the double play in the first inning of the second game of a baseball double-header...   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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