Hamilton & Beltre Push Rangers Past Astros 8-3
Josh Hamilton hit a two-run triple, Adrian Beltre had a pair of RBI singles and the Texas Rangers opened the Lone Star Series with a 8-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night.
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Josh Hamilton hit a two-run triple, Adrian Beltre had a pair of RBI singles and the Texas Rangers opened the Lone Star Series with a 8-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night.
Michael Young had three hits and three RBIs, Adrian Beltre added two hits and drove in two, and the Texas Rangers beat the Minnesota Twins 9-3 on Friday night.
Adrian Beltre lined a single into center field in the 11th inning of a mistake-filled game, lifting the Rangers to a win over the Royals.
Chris Davis homered and later drove in the tiebreaking run, as the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 on Sunday.
C.J. Wilson struck out nine in seven strong innings and the Texas Rangers returned home with a 7-1 victory over the AL West rival Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.
Derek Holland allowed five hits over six innings, Adrian Beltre and Ian Kinsler homered, and the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 Sunday
Beltre said Friday morning that he initially felt discomfort in the calf while working out on a treadmill at home before reporting to spring training.
Michael Young has asked the Texas Rangers to trade him, a request the AL champions are willing to oblige for their career hits leader who is unhappy about his changing role.
The Rangers have designated right-hander Guillermo Moscoso for assignment, clearing room on the 40-man roster for Beltre
Beltre, 31, played 154 games for Boston last year after 12 seasons with the Dodgers and Mariners. He batted .321 for the Red Sox with 28 home runs, 102 RBI and a league-best 49 doubles.
