One swing gives Rangers 3-1 lead

Yankees right-hander A.J. Burnett has allowed only one hit. But two walks preceeded a three-run homer by Ian Kinsler, and suddenly the Rangers lead 3-1 in the bottom of the fourth inning. Kinsler laced the first pitch from Burnett into the left-field seats after a pair of quality at-bats by Josh Hamilton and Nelson Cruz. Each was behind in the count before working two-out walks. Dustin Nippert has improved since a 36-pitch first inning, but he entered the fourth at 71 pitches and walked Melky Cabrera to start the inning. Not the start to an inning he wants after being handed a 3-1 lead. -- Jeff Wilson