Beltre's return gives Texas offense a boost

Adrian Beltre may not be healthy, but he's back in the Texas Rangers' lineup. And that makes all the difference in the world. With Beltre playing designated hitter and limping around the bases, the Rangers broke out of an offensive malaise and pounded the Baltimore Orioles 14-3 Monday. Beltre, who has been bothered by left hamstring soreness, played for the first time in a week. He first injured the hamstring April 21 at Detroit, missed two games, then returned for six. He aggravated it by running on the artificial turf at Toronto on April 30 and hadn't started since. On Monday, though, he went through a more intensive workout than he had, adding lateral movement to his drills. "He moved really well out there," manager Ron Washington said before the game. "I just want to make sure that he's OK. We'll check again tomorrow." Asked if he were healthy enough to play third base, Beltre said: "I'm healthy enough to be in the lineu...