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Texas Rangers track this thread

Started by S Goldstein; Last updated Nov 6, 07 2:20 PM CST by D Lim | View history

Texas Rangers

Currently bottom-feeders in the AL West, the Rangers are known for fearsome offense but offensive pitching

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  • April 2008
    • Guillen Leads Royals to Win Over Rangers

      Guillen Leads Royals to Win Over Rangers

      Jose Guillen drove in five runs and the Kansas City Royals held off the Texas Rangers 9-5 on Tuesday night. The Royals have won three of their last four games after snapping a seven-game losing streak. Texas has lost 14 of its last 18 games to fall to a major league-worst 9-18 record on beleaguered manager Ron Washington's 56th birthday. More »

    • Rangers' Padilla Tosses Shutout Against Twins

      Rangers' Padilla Tosses Shutout Against Twins

      Vicente Padilla threw a seven-hitter for his third career shutout, Milton Bradley had a three-run homer and the Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 10-0 on Sunday. Padilla (3-2) struck out two, walked two and didn't allow a runner past second. Jason Botts and Josh Hamilton also homered, and Hamilton and Michael Young each had three hits for the Rangers. More »

    • Rangers Snap 7-Game Losing Streak With 6-5 Win Over Twins

      Rangers Snap 7-Game Losing Streak With 6-5 Win Over Twins

      David Murphy hit a 10th-inning RBI single and Texas beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Friday night, snapping the Rangers' seven-game losing streak. Hank Blalock hit a one-out double against pitcher Juan Rincon (2-1). With two outs and the outfield pulled in, Murphy hit a fly ball to the warning track in left-center field and pinch-runner German Duran scored the winning run. More »

    • Ordonez Homers Twice to Lead Tigers

      Ordonez Homers Twice to Lead Tigers

      Magglio Ordonez hit two of Detroit's five homers to lead the Tigers to an 8-2 victory over the hapless Texas Rangers on Thursday. Detroit outscored Texas 37-10 in the three-game series, and has now won a season-best four straight. The Rangers have lost seven in a row. Detroit starter Jeremy Bonderman (1-2) didn't get a decision after dealing with severe control problems. More »

    • Tigers Run Over Rangers, 19-6

      Tigers Run Over Rangers, 19-6

      The bats came alive for the struggling Tigers last night in a 19-6 win over the Texas Rangers. Miguel Cabrera hit a three-run homer, while Carlos Guillen had three of his five RBIs in an 11-run sixth inning for Detroit. Jacque Jones also homered for the Tigers who started the season 2-10. Detroit is now 9-13 after a three-game winning streak. More »

    • Santiago's First Homer in Four Years Lifts Tigers Over Texas

      Santiago's First Homer in Four Years Lifts Tigers Over Texas

      Ramon Santiago homered for the first time since 2003 and drove in three runs to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 10-2 on Tuesday night. Magglio Ordonez also homered, giving him 1,000 RBIs for his career, while Edgar Renteria had four hits. Justin Verlander (1-3) struggled early but got out of it with only one run allowed. More »

    • Ortiz Backs Buchholz as Red Sox win 4th Straight

      Ortiz Backs Buchholz as Red Sox win 4th Straight

      Clay Buchholz pitched six shutout innings, David Ortiz drove in three runs with a pair of doubles and the Boston Red Sox completed a four-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with an 8-3 win Monday. Julio Lugo went 4-for-4 with a walk and an RBI as the Red Sox scored at least five runs for the ninth straight game. They finished with 12 hits and 11 walks. More »

    • Red Sox Pull Off Another Late Rally to Beat Rangers 6-5

      Red Sox Pull Off Another Late Rally to Beat Rangers 6-5

      Sean Casey's bases-loaded walk capped a four-run eighth inning and the Boston Red Sox pulled another late rally, beating the Texas Rangers 6-5. The Red Sox overcame a 5-0 deficit and won for the eighth time in nine games. Boston has taken the first three in a four-game series that concludes Monday with the annual 11:05 a.m. start on Patriots Day. More »

    • Ortiz, Ramirez Push Red Sox to Comeback Win

      Ortiz, Ramirez Push Red Sox to Comeback Win

      Manny Ramirez hit a two-run homer after slumping slugging partner David Ortiz tied it with an RBI single in the eighth inning, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers last night. Dustin Pedroia doubled off the Green Monster against Joaquin Benoit (1-1) with one out in the eighth. Ortiz followed with a hard single to score Pedroia. More »

    • Ortiz Hits Grand Slam as Red Sox Crush Texas

      Ortiz Hits Grand Slam as Red Sox Crush Texas

      Slumping David Ortiz, who entered the game hitting just .111, blasted a grand slam, Daisuke Matsuzaka stayed unbeaten and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 11-3 on Friday. Dustin Pedroia hit his first homer, a two-run shot that capped Boston's five-run fourth inning. The Red Sox won for the sixth time in seven games.   More »

    • Padilla 7 Strong, as Rangers Beat Blue Jays 4-1

      Padilla 7 Strong, as Rangers Beat Blue Jays 4-1

      Vicente Padilla pitched seven strong innings, Ian Kinsler had three hits and the Texas Rangers beat Toronto 4-1 tonight, handing the Blue Jays their fifth straight home defeat. Padilla allowed one run and seven hits with three walks and two strikeouts. Rangers outfielder David Murphy went 3-for-4 with three doubles. The last time Toronto dropped five straight at home was April 20-24, 2005. More »

    • Rangers Beat Toronto on Wild Pitch in 14th Inning

      Rangers Beat Toronto on Wild Pitch in 14th Inning

      Frank Catalanotto scored the go-ahead run on A.J. Burnett's wild pitch in the 14th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 Wednesday night, snapping a five-game losing streak. With the bullpen depleted, Burnett (1-1) relieved in the 14th. Burnett, who started in Texas on Sunday, became Toronto's ninth pitcher of the game, tying a team record. More »

    • Matthews Rallies Angels, Sends Rangers to 5th Straight Loss

      Matthews Rallies Angels, Sends Rangers to 5th Straight Loss

      Gary Matthews Jr. snapped out of a slump with a tiebreaking, three-run double, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat Texas 7-4 on Tuesday as the Rangers ended their first homestand of the season with their fifth straight loss. Matthews was in a 3-for-27 slide before his double to left-center in the sixth inning off Josh Rupe (0-1) broke a 4-all tie.  More »

    • Santana Pitches Angels Past Rangers

      Santana Pitches Angels Past Rangers

      Ervin Santana rebounded from a three-run first to pitch seven strong innings, Mike Napoli homered and Los Angeles handed the Texas Rangers their fourth straight loss, 7-4 Monday night. Closer Francisco Rodriguez pitched a perfect ninth for his fourth save in five chances for the Angels, who had lost seven of their last eight against Texas. More »

    • Blue Jays Edge Rangers in 10

      Blue Jays Edge Rangers in 10

      Joe Inglett drove in the tie-breaking run with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, B.J. Ryan earned his first save in more than a year and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 5-4 victory Sunday. Ryan was activated before the game barely 11 months after undergoing elbow ligament replacement surgery. More »

    • Halladay Stymies Rangers

      Halladay Stymies Rangers

      Roy Halladay threw a six-hit complete game, and Aaron Hill drove in three runs to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Texas Rangers 4-1 last night. Marlon Byrd broke up Halladay's shutout bid with an RBI double with one out in the ninth. Halladay (2-1) struck out six, walked one and threw 109 pitches for his 32nd complete game. More »

    • Rangers Sweep Doubleheader from Orioles

      Rangers Sweep Doubleheader from Orioles

      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. More »

    • Millwood Wins for Texas

      Millwood Wins for Texas

      Kevin Millwood has fulfilled his goal of getting off to a good start this season. Now the Texas Rangers' No. 1 starter finally has a victory to show for it. Millwood allowed one run in seven innings and the Rangers beat Baltimore 3-1 in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday, ending the Orioles' six-game winning streak. More »

    • Orioles Stomp Rangers to Win 6th in Row

      Orioles Stomp Rangers to Win 6th in Row

      The surprising Baltimore Orioles can win on the road too. Scott Moore and Luke Scott hit early home runs and Baltimore ruined the Texas Rangers' home opener with an 8-1 victory Tuesday. The Orioles (6-1) have the American League's best record and a six-game winning streak, already matching their longest of last season. More »

    • Laird Leads Rangers in 10-4 Win

      Laird Leads Rangers in 10-4 Win

      Gerald Laird had four hits, homered twice and drove in a career-high six runs Sunday—his first of the season—to power the Texas Rangers over the Los Angeles Angels 10-4. Laird hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning off Jon Garland, then added an RBI single in the seventh and a two-run homer in the ninth. More »

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