Perez's Streak Ends As Rangers Rally Falls Short
Andrew McCutchen drove in three runs and the Rangers ninth-inning rally came up just short as the Pirates snapped Perez' six-game winning streak with a 5-4 win on Tuesday.
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Andrew McCutchen drove in three runs and the Rangers ninth-inning rally came up just short as the Pirates snapped Perez' six-game winning streak with a 5-4 win on Tuesday.
The 31-year-old was expected to be an anchor in left-field. Instead, manager Ron Washington is rotating a series of young players looking for a solution – and Murphy currently isn't among them.
He might be the Rangers fourth starter, but he's pitching like the staff ace. Rookie LHP Martin Perez is looking for his seventh straight win as he takes on the Pirates Tuesday night in Arlington.
Pirates rookie starter Gerrit Cole shutout the Rangers for seven innings, erasing an impressive performance by Darvish, as Pittsburgh defeated Texas 1-0 in Arlington.
Rangers starter Matt Harrison underwent Thoracic Outlet Syndrome surgery on Monday in Dallas and is expected to return for Spring Training next March.
For the first time since July 27, AJ Pierznyski will not be behind the plate when Yu Darvish takes the mound against the Pirates on Monday.
The Rangers needed a reason to feel good about themselves before starting a pivotal six-game homestand that includes a key series against the AL West rival Athletics.
Mark Trumbo hit a three-run homer and Wilson pitched into the seventh inning of the Angels' 6-5 victory Friday night, knocking the Rangers out of first place in the AL West.
Jarrod Parker got plenty of home-run help and pitched his way into Oakland's record book, and the surging Athletics pulled into a tie atop the AL West with Texas by overpowering the Rangers 11-4 on Wednesday.
The Texas Rangers have activated right-hander Alexi Ogando from the 15-day disabled list.
The Texas Rangers moved back into sole possession of first place in the AL West with a 4-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics Tuesday.
The A's beat the Rangers 4-2 in the first game of the three game series on Monday afternoon. The difference was a home run by Coco Crisp, that barely touched the left field foul pole.
The Texas Rangers have added three more players to their active roster. Reliever Ross Wolf, as well as outfielders Joey Butler and Engel Beltre, were called up following Round Rock's final game of the season today.
Kevin Correia pitched seven strong innings and the Minnesota Twins clinched their first series victory at Texas in four years, beating the AL West-leading Rangers 4-2 on Sunday.
The AL West-leading Texas Rangers have gotten back a veteran designated hitter and three pitchers from the disabled list in time for the pennant chase.
