Rangers Rack Up Record 30 Runs

In a night of oddities, Texas posts 29 hits and 2 grand slams

By Joseph Fasano, Newser User

Posted Aug 22, 2007 9:33 PM CDT

(Newser) – The Rangers punished the Orioles 30-3 last night in MLB's first 30-run performance in 110 years, the AP reports. Though short of the big-league record for most runs in a game--Chicago routed Louisville 36-7 on Jun 28, 1897--Texas' mark is the best in American League... Read full story »

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In a night of oddities, Texas posts 29 hits and 2 grand slams

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