Napoli & Soto Lift Rangers Over Mariners 3-2
Mike Napoli and Geovany Soto homered to lead the Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Mariners on Sunday, and preserve a four-game lead over the Athletics in the division.
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Mike Napoli and Geovany Soto homered to lead the Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Mariners on Sunday, and preserve a four-game lead over the Athletics in the division.
Michael Saunders hit a solo home run in the second inning, former Texas prospect Blake Beavan threw seven shutout innings against his former club, and the Seattle Mariners kept the Rangers from extending their lead in the AL West.
Adrian Beltre hit a tie-breaking two-run homer off Angels closer Ernesto Frieri in the ninth inning, and the Rangers dealt another blow to the fading Angels with a 3-1 victory Thursday night.
Derek Holland pitched seven innings of six-hit ball, Geovany Soto hit a late two-run homer, and the Rangers hurt the Angels with a 6-2 victory on Wednesday night.
For the third straight summer, and with the postseason lurking just 16 games away, the Rangers have been earning all A's. Now, if they can just hold off the Oakland A's a bit longer.
Chris Iannetta scored on a wild pitch during a crazy eight-run rally in the fourth inning, and the Angels moved up in the AL race with an 11-3 victory over the Rangers on Tuesday night.
The Texas Rangers have proposed $10 million in renovations for the Ballpark in Arlington, including an additional row behind home plate and upgraded concessions.
Rangers starter Ryan Dempster, a free agent after this season, will likely wind up pitching elsewhere in 2013. Texas likely won't have the incentive to offer him the money he'll demand.
Another division title is within reach for the two-time defending American League champion Rangers, as long as they can stay ahead of the surprising Athletics in the AL West.
The Rangers will get their best postseason pitcher back next year. Colby Lewis, who has been out since elbow surgery in July, agreed Monday to a $2 million, one-year contract extension for 2013.
Matt Harrison pitched into the ninth inning for his 17th victory, and the Rangers beat the Mariners 2-1 on a drizzly Sunday to add to their AL West division lead.
Hamilton, who leads the majors with 41 home runs and 121 RBIs, said before Friday night's game against Seattle that his knee was already feeling "90 percent better than it did before."
The Texas Rangers have topped 3 million in home attendance for the first time in club history. The mark was set with attendance of 36,102 for Thursday night's game in Arlington.
Jason Kipnis hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off Rangers closer Joe Nathan, and the Indians snapped a five-game losing streak by beating Texas 5-4 on Thursday night.
Rangers pitcher Roy Oswalt has experienced discomfort while throwing for the first time since his last start was cut short because of a strained forearm.
