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Veteran presence helps
September 19, 2009 by
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That's what manager Ron Washington said he was looking for before the game in deciding to put Hank Blalock in the starting lineup. Blalock delivered with a solo homer to center in the sixth to give the Rangers a 3-2 lead.
Another sign of trouble
September 19, 2009 by
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Mike Napoli's homer into the Texas bullpen in the top of the fifth not only put the Angels up 2-1, it ended a 3 for 46 slide for the Los Angeles catcher.
Another sign of trouble
September 19, 2009 by
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Mike Napoli's homer into the Texas bullpen in the top of the fifth not only put the Angels up 2-1, it ended a 3 for 46 slide for the Los Angeles catcher.
Rangers end scoreless drought
September 19, 2009 by
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After 25 innings, it takes a Chris Davis infield DOUBLE to end the scoreless string. His squibber went under the glove of shortstop Maicer Izturis and Nelson Cruz scored from second. The Rangers were 0 for their last 27 with runners in scoring position before the run. They are now...
Lineup changes
September 19, 2009 by
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Another day without a run has prompted manager Ron Washington to alter the infield corners. Hank Blalock will start at first base, and Chris Davis will move over to third.
Rangers lineup
Julio Borbon, dh
Elvis Andrus, ss
David Murphy, lf
Marlon Byrd, cf
Hank Blalock, 1b
Ian...
Rangers instructional league roster
September 19, 2009 by
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As requested by a reader, the instructional league roster.
Pitchers
Richard Alvarez, rhp; Chad Bell, rhp; Shawn Blackwell, rhp; Wilfredo Boscan, rhp; Jacob Brigham, rhp; Andrew Doyle, rhp; Robert Erlin, lhp; Edwin Escobar, lhp; Wilmer Font, rhp; Justin Jamison, rhp; Justin King,...
Tonight's lineups
September 19, 2009 by
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While the Rangers have shaken up their lineup somewhat with Hank Blalock at first and Chris Davis at third, the only change the Angels made to theirs was at second base with Howie Kendrick in and Erick Aybar out.
Angels lineup
Chone Figgins, 3b
Maicer Izturis, ss
Bobby Abreu, rf...
Wrapping up the 2-0 loss
September 18, 2009 by
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It was very quiet in the clubhouse following Friday's loss. Marlon Byrd believes the losses of Michael Young and Josh Hamilton are starting to catch up with the team. It's certainly not helping the offense. The Rangers have scored one run in the last 46 innings and have been...
Wrapping up the 2-0 loss
September 18, 2009 by
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It was very quiet in the clubhouse following Friday's loss. Marlon Byrd believes the losses of Michael Young and Josh Hamilton are starting to catch up with the team. It's certainly not helping the offense. The Rangers have scored one run in the last 46 innings and have been...
This is getting tough to watch
September 18, 2009 by
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It's now 44 innings with one run, and there's no plate discipline to speak of. The Rangers needed a fly ball to score a run in the fiffth. Instead, Esteban German strikes out. They finally get rid of Scott Kazmir after six innings and get into the Los Angeles bullpen. It'...
At least the hits are coming
September 18, 2009 by
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The Rangers have quadrupled their hit total from two nights ago as they have four hits through three innings. Of course they have no runs and have now scored just one run in the last 40 innings. That's an average of .025 runs an inning. Texas still trails 2-0 and is lucky that...
Rangers won't have Young tonight
September 18, 2009 by
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Third baseman Michael Young is not in the Rangers' starting lineup tonight against first-place Los Angeles. He started as the designated hitter and had one at-bat Tuesday against Oakland before leaving when he felt fatigue in his pulled left hamstring. Young ran earlier today and...
Tonight's lineups
September 18, 2009 by
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Andruw Jones will bat fourth as the Rangers' designated hitter against left-hander Scott Kazmir. Tonight is only his second appearance since coming off the disabled list Sept. 8 at Cleveland. The way the Rangers are going, it can't hurt.
Angels lineup
Chone Figgins, 3b
Maicer...
3B Michael Young out of tonight's lineup against LA Angels
September 18, 2009 by
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Rangers third baseman Michael Young is out of tonight's lineup against the LA Angels that starts a do-or-die, three-game series for Texas, according to T.R. Sullivan at MLB.com.
Young has been sidelined with a strained left hamstring since Sept. 1. He came back for one at-bat...
LA Angels finally beat Red Sox; Rangers up next in three-game series in Arlington
September 17, 2009 by
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The LA Angels scored a run in the top of the ninth inning tonight and finally beat the Boston Red Sox, 4-3, to move 6.5 games ahead of the Rangers in the AL West heading into a three-game series in Arlington starting tomorrow. The Red Sox lead the Rangers by six games now in the AL...
Rangers, Scheppers agree
September 17, 2009 by
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Tanner Scheppers, the No. 44 overall pick, has passed a physical, signed a contract and will be introduced as a member of the Rangers' organization at 3:15 p.m. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but a source said it isn't a major-league contract but he will receive more...
Ladies and Gentlemen: The great Ernie Harwell
September 17, 2009 by
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The epitome of the love affair between a great baseball broadcaster and the fans he serves. Take a look.
Some ugly numbers piling up
September 16, 2009 by
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"There is no explanation," second baseman Ian Kinsler said after Wednesday's 4-0 loss. But there is some history being made by a team that has scored one time in the last 37 innings.
It's just the second time in club history that the Rangers have been shut out three...
Some ugly numbers piling up
September 16, 2009 by
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"There is no explanation," second baseman Ian Kinsler said after Wednesday's 4-0 loss. But there is some history being made by a team that has scored one time in the last 37 innings.
It's just the second time in club history that the Rangers have been shut out three...
Drought continues; Rangers trail A's, 1-0
September 16, 2009 by
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Don't let your eyes, or your water-soaked lawn, or that rain gauge fool you. There's a drought going on. The Rangers' offense is high and dry. Texas has scored only one run in its last 29 innings over the last three games and into the third inning tonight at Rangers Ballpark...
Wednesday lineups
September 16, 2009 by
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It's raining, of course. The Rangers expect to get to game in on time. Here are the lineups for both teams.
RANGERS
1. Julio Borbon, DH
2. Elvis Andrus, SS
3. David Murphy, LF
4. Marlon Byrd, CF
5. Ian Kinsler, 2B
6. Nelson Cruz, RF
7. Chris Davis, 1B
8. Taylor Teagarden...
Surgery for Jarrod Saltalamacchia
September 16, 2009 by
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The Rangers catcher will have surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome Monday. It will be performed by Dr. Greg Pearl, the same surgeon who did the procedure on Kenny Rogers, Hank Blalock and Matt Harrison.
Right glute slows Josh Hamilton
September 16, 2009 by
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The Rangers outifelder is going to take a couple of days off from baseball activities because of a sore right glute. Hamilton said he may try to start swinging again Friday. He said he still expects to play again this season.
Cowlishaw game: Still looking for a win vs. A's
September 16, 2009 by
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Ok. My apologies that I didn't have this up sooner. But no one had Brandon McCarthy lasting just 3 innings.
Jimbo and Flip had David Murphy as the Ranger with the most hits. Larry B had the bullpen allowing two runs. No one else had any other category correct.
Tonight's contestant...
Last call for the Mailbag
September 16, 2009 by
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Send any last-minute questions -- and there are bound to be some after an 0-for-2 start again Oakland -- for this week's edition of the Rangers Mailbag to jwilson@star-telegram.com and please include your name and hometown. The deadline is the final pitch tonight.
-- Jeff Wilson
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