Texas Rangers: Geovany Soto
Soto says baserunning mistake was costly
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The Rangers didn't score any more runs in the inning and missed out on a chance to gain momentum against one of the American League's toughest pitchers, White Sox left-hander Chris Sale.
"I read the ball badly," Soto said. "I just thought he hit it with top spin when he hit the ball. I thought it was going to come up short and [Alejandro De Aza] was going to make a catch on the warning track, but it wasn't that way.
"I should have been halfway between the base line and see the result of the play and go accordingly. Even if he catches it, I'm still in scoring position. But he didn't. I should have scored on that play."
Sale was able to settle in and retire 10 straight Rangers after Kinsler's long single. Sale went seven innings, matching his season high with seven strikeouts. The Rangers didn't get another runner in scoring position against him.
The Rangers missed out on a chance to pick up Soto after his baserunning error. Elvis Andrus struck out after a nine-pitch faceoff with Sale, failing to score a runner at third with one out to give the Rangers the lead. Lance Berkman grounded into a fielder's choice to end the rally.
"We still had the bases loaded and one out," Soto said. "We could have capitalized. But definitely a running mistake on my part. That didn't help."
Soto did an admirable job of guiding rookie starter Nick Tepesch through a tough beginning when he allowed a run each in the first two innings to fall behind 2-0. Soto and Tepesch went away from his fastball and relied heavily on his slider and sinker as he threw four scoreless innings from the third to the sixth.
The White Sox finally got to Tepesch with two home runs in the top of the seventh. White Sox third baseman Conor Gillaspie led off the inning by belting a 1-0 change-up into the Rangers' bullpen in left-center field for a 3-2 lead. Tepesch later hung a slider that De Aza hit for a two-run home run for key insurance runs with two outs in the inning.
"He just left it up a little bit," Soto said. "He pitched with his heart. He pitched with poise, and you can see that. Just one pitch. That's how games go."
RANGERS
Ian Kinsler 2B
Elvis Andrus SS
Lance Berkman DH
Adrian Beltre 3B
Nelson Cruz RF
Jeff Baker LF
Mitch Moreland 1B
Geovany Soto C
Craig Gentry CF
WHITE SOX
Alejandro De Aza LF
Jeff Keppinger 2B
Alex Rios RF
Adam Dunn DH
Paul Konerko 1B
Conor Gillaspie 3B
Alexei Ramirez SS
Tyler Flowers C
Dewayne Wise CF
A.J. Pierzynski out with oblique issue
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"Obviously I want to play," Pierzynski said. "It's killing me not to play, especially for this series."
Geovany Soto is slated to be behind the plate for Rangers ace Yu Darvish.
Pierzynski said he is sitting out for precautionary reasons and that the oblique issue, which he has had for two weeks, was actually worse on the Rangers' road trip to Anaheim and Minnesota. With the Rangers off Monday, Pierzynski will get at least two full days off. Soto might also get the start Wednesday with the Rangers facing tough White Sox left-hander Chris Sale.
Pierzysnki, who saw team physician Keith Meister on Monday, said he isn't having any issues when he's catching, but when he's swinging. An oblique issue he had in the same area last year with the White Sox forced him to miss a series against the Rangers.
"It's better; it just looks worse," Pierzynski said of the coloring caused by a bruise. "It was worse last year. It feels better than it has in two weeks. I just don't want to miss two weeks or a month because of this."
Pierzynski is off to a great start. He's batting .295 with four home runs and 11 RBIs. He also has handled a pitching staff that leads the majors with a 3.023 ERA.
The Rangers don't have much catching depth behind Pierzynski and Soto. Robinson Chirinos, who was acquired earlier this month in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, is batting .327 with nine RBIs since joining Triple-A Round Rock on April 11.
So the Rangers proceed cautiously with Pierzynski.
"I need him around here for the rest of the year," Rangers manager Ron Washington said.
Matchup: Justin Grimm vs. Scott Diamond
Justin Grimm (1-0, 2.70 ERA): Grimm, 24, struck out a career-high nine batters his last time out and walked just one en route to earning his second career win in Texas’ 11-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. … The right-hander allowed two runs -- one earned -- while logging six innings for just the second time in his brief major league tenure. … Sunday’s win was Grimm’s first since his major league debut, when he pitched six innings of three-run ball in the Rangers’ 8-3 victory over the Houston Astros on June 16, 2012. … Friday will mark Grimm’s first appearance at Target Field and just his third appearance against an American League Central opponent. Grimm went 0-1 with a 20.25 ERA in two outings (one start) versus the AL Central in 2012.
Scott Diamond (1-1, 4.35 ERA): The 26-year-old left-hander will face Texas for the second time in his career. Diamond was ejected in the third inning of his previous outing versus the Rangers on Aug. 24, 2012, for throwing a pitch behind the head of Josh Hamilton. Texas starter Roy Oswalt hit Twins catcher Joe Mauer in the back in the preceding half-inning. … Diamond got off to a late start this spring after offseason surgery to remove bone spurs from his left elbow, and began the season on the disabled list. … He allowed two runs -- one earned -- in six innings against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, striking out five. Diamond has five or more strikeouts in a game just eight times in 36 career starts. … He was a pleasant surprise for Minnesota last season, finishing 12-9 with a 3.54 ERA.
Hitters: Eduardo Escobar (1-for-2) is the only Twins hitter with at-bats against Grimm. Current Rangers are a combined 5-for-17 with a walk against Diamond, including doubles from A.J. Pierzynski and Geovany Soto.
Up Next:
Saturday at Minnesota: LHP Derek Holland (1-1, 3.25) vs. Pedro Hernandez (0-0, 3.86), 3:10 p.m. CT, ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM/1270 AM/Fox Sports Southwest
Sunday at Minnesota: RHP Alexi Ogando (2-1, 3.12) vs. RHP Kevin Correia (2-1, 2.86), 1:10 p.m. CT, ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM/1540 AM/Fox Sports Southwest
Buzz: Boston tragedy hits home for Derek Lowe
“It’s one of those sad things that you don’t understand, you don’t know what would make people do something like that,” Lowe said. “If you look at it, the casualties could have been so much more when you think about how many people are down there at one point and you have two bombs going off within 20 seconds of one another.”
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“I don’t know how people can take out innocent people,” Washington said. “What message are they sending?”
Washington’s Rangers teams spent Patriots Day in Boston in 2008, 2010 and 2012, playing a game only in 2008. Washington said he spent the off days during the marathon walking around the finish line, in close proximity to where both bombs were detonated.
During his nearly eight seasons with the Red Sox, Lowe experienced many Patriots Day festivities in Boston and said it was always a special day.
“No one that I knew was impacted by it, but a lot of my friends do go down to the marathon,” Lowe said. “It’s always a sad situation when something like this happens. It was always -- and it’s still gonna be -- a great day that so many people in the city look forward to.”
It’s always a unique day because you play at 11 in the morning. But it’s one of those things that you always look forward to -- which sounds crazy because it’s 11 o’clock -- but just because the city is abuzz and there are so many people in one area. There’s 27,000 people that run, on top of all the fans and the 35,000 at Fenway. You know it’s going to be hectic, you know there’s going to be traffic, but you look forward to it. Starting at 8 a.m., the bars are packed and it continues all day long.”
Murphy gets a day off: David Murhpy has struggled early this season, posting a .160 batting average. Washington decided to give him Tuesday off with lefty Travis Wood on the mound for the Cubs. With Monday a scheduled off day, Washington was able to shoehorn an extra day of rest in for Murphy.
“(I’m) trying to get them all a break early here,” Washington said, denying that Murphy needed a mental break. “We’ve played 13 games, he’s been in every single one of them. Having a day off sitting in the hotel and running around Chicago ain’t the same as having a mental day off at the ball park. I just chose the day. It’s a lefty (on the mound for Chicago) so it works out perfectly.”
Washington managed to do the same with fellow lefty Mitch Moreland early in the season when the Rangers faced southpaw Jason Vargas following an off day. Washington emphasized that he has no concerns about Murphy’s struggles.
“He’s a battler,” Washington said. “He’s not the only one (who has struggled). We have a few guys who need to come around. It’s early in the year and two things happen: you get off good or you get off bad. He has a record showing that he knows how to recover and he’ll be back in there tomorrow.”
Soto unlikely to start in Wrigley return: Washington didn’t seem too eager to give former Cubs catcher Geovany Soto a start at his old stomping ground over the next three days.
“If for some reason we end up playing a doubleheader, he will,” Washington said, referring to the expected rain coming through Chicago on Wednesday and Thursday. “I can’t say he definitely (will play) if we don’t play a doubleheader.”
Berkman limited to pinch hitting: Washington also confirmed that Lance Berkman would not be starting any of the three games in Chicago, but would be available to pinch hit, with a caveat.
“He is available, but if he can’t loosen up, I’m not sending him out there,” Washington said. “It all depends if he can stay warm in the clubhouse and get loose.”
Berkman spent the bulk of his career with the former Cubs' division-mates Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals. With his lengthy stay with Cubs' rivals combined with the fact that he recently made some disheartening comments about Wrigley Field to the media, Berkman can expect to be booed heartily if he does make a plate appearance.
Wash's Wisdom: Sticking with Geovany Soto
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Berkman had been give the day off and Washington wanted it to be a full one. Washington stuck with Moreland, who grounded into a double play to end the rally.
Washington again had a chance to go to his bench in the eighth inning of Sunday's 4-3 loss at Seattle. This time he had backup catcher Geovany Soto coming up.
David Murphy had a two-out single, moving Adrian Beltre to third base. With left-handed reliever Oliver Perez in for Seattle and right-handed closer Tom Wilhelmsen warming up, Washington had the option of going to Ian Kinsler on his bench; or if Wilhelmsen came in, starting catching A.J. Pierzynski was available.
Washington stuck with Soto, who had a good at-bat, seeing eight pitches. And Soto had reached base in all of four of his chances against Perez. But his popup to right field was caught easily for the third out and the Rangers didn't score.
We'll never know what would have happened with Kinsler or Pierzynski at the plate.
Garcia shines: Washington decided to give utility man Leury Garcia back-to-back starts over the weekend at shortstop and second base. Garcia made Washington look good. He made one spectacular play and two other dazzlers at shortstop Saturday. Garcia also had a single and scored a run. Playing second base Sunday, Garcia had a triple and scored a run.
Leaning on Ortiz: Washington trusted 22-year-old rookie Joe Ortiz in two key spots last week against Seattle out of the bullpen, and the left-hander won the first two decisions of his career. He pitched two shutout innings in both outings. Ortiz has 1.04 ERA and six strikeouts in 8 2/3 innings.
Lineups: Berkman gets day off; Cruz hits cleanup
RANGERS
Ian Kinsler 2B
Elvis Andrus SS
Adrian Beltre 3B
Nelson Cruz DH
David Murphy, LF
Jeff Baker RF
Mitch Moreland 1B
Geovany Soto C
Craig Gentry CF
RAYS
Desmond Jennings CF
Sean Rodriguez LF
Evan Longoria DH
Ben Zobrist RF
Shelley Duncan 1B
Yunel Escobar SS
Ryan Roberts 3B
Jose Lobaton C
Kelly Johnson 2B
Lineups: Geovany Soto makes first start
RANGERS
Ian Kinsler 2B
Elvis Andrus SS
Lance Berkman DH
Adrian Beltre 3B
David Murphy LF
Nelson Cruz RF
Mitch Moreland 1B
Geovany Soto C
Leonys Martin CF
ANGELS
Mike Trout LF
Erick Aybar SS
Albert Pujols DH
Josh Hamilton RF
Mark Trumbo 1B
Howard Kendrick 2B
Alberto Callaspo SS
Chris Iannetta C
Peter Bourjos CF
He's already looking ahead at the next milestone.
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Nathan, who followed up three strikeouts in his first outing against Houston with his first save in Friday's 3-2 victory over the Angels, said Saturday that he is going through a dead-arm stage after the longest spring training in club history.
"I might be in the middle of one those things where I'm feeling good out there, but I might be going through one of those dead arm things," Nathan said. "As far as how I feel, everything feels great as far as discomfort out there. There's no discomfort. Do I feel strong? Not really."
Nathan has a touch more velocity at this point last season, he said, so he's using more two-seam fastballs to get more movement.
"I feel like I've been able to move the ball around a little bit and locate pretty decently," Nathan said. "Use some movement when I need to, so that's helped a lot."
That helped him Friday.
He needed 12 pitchers to punch out three Astros hitters Wednesday, but everyone has this season. The Angels proved to be more difficult to get out Friday. Albert Pujols just missed a home run to left field. Howie Kendrick hit a screaming line drive to center field that Craig Gentry caught for the final out of the game.
"Albert and Josh hit there's off the end of the bat," Nathan said. "Kendrick's was the hardest hit ball of the inning."
Other Rangers Notes:
Hamilton's family gets extra security Friday: The Angels requested more security during Friday's game for Josh Hamilton's wife Katie and their children because of over-exuberant fans, team spokesman John Blake said Saturday.
The Rangers sent down two extra security guards. The issue was verbal in nature and no one was ejected. Katie and the children never moved from their seats.
"They stayed. The security stayed. It is what it is," Hamilton said before Saturday's game. "It’s cool to get ragged on about normal things. But when you get a little swearing and jawing back at Katie and saying inappropriate things, it’s a little different story."
Hamilton's family will be in a suite for Saturday's game, so the Rangers don't expect any issues.
Moreland starts slow: First baseman Mitch Moreland has started without a hit in his first 13 at-bats. He's tied for the AL lead with Adam Lind for the most at-bats without a hit to begin the season.
Manager Ron Washington said Moreland just needs to shorten his swing. Moreland has four strikeouts. He does have an RBI on sacrifice fly.
"At times he's just been a little too big," Washington said. "He'll get back to shortening."
Moreland was pinch hit for by right-handed hitter Jeff Baker in the eighth inning Friday with the game tied at 2-2. That's because Angels left-hander Scott Downs, who is tough on lefties, was in the game, Washington said. Craig Gentry had reached on a one-out single in front of Moreland.
"If Gentry doesn't get on the bag, (Moreland) hits," Washington said.
No Soto yet: Washington said before Saturday's game that he still hasn't decided if Geovany Soto will get his first start at catcher Sunday, or if A.J. Pierzynski will play for the sixth straight game. Yu Darvish will start the night game for the Rangers.
The Rangers are playing a day game Saturday followed by a night game Sunday, so it's a reversal of the typical weekend setup when the Rangers are at home. Soto will likely get most of the starts in that case.
Darvish ready: Yu Darvish still hasn't had any lingering problems with a blister on the inside of his ring finger, and he is ready to go for Sunday night against Jared Weaver and the Angels. Washington said he's not worried about Darvish's pitch count after he threw 111 pitches Tuesday against Houston.
Beltre, Pierzynski honored: Third baseman Adrian Beltre will be presented with his 2012 Rawlings Platinum and Gold Gloves for defensive excellence. It is Beltre's fourth Gold Glove award. Also, catcher A.J. Pierzynski will be get his 2012 Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award after a 32-homer season with the Chicago White Sox.
Lewis faces hitters: RHP Colby Lewis (right flexor pronator surgery rehab) was scheduled to throw to hitters for the first time Saturday. Lewis said he will pitch around six sessions of batting practice and return from extended spring training in a month or so.
Buzz: Emotional Leonys Martin excited to start
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"It's an opportunity that I will never forget," the 25-year-old Martin said. "It's been a dream of mine."
The left-handed hitting Martin, who will platoon with Craig Gentry in center field -- at least to start the season -- got the start in center field because Houston started right-hander Bud Norris. Rangers manager Ron Washington said before the game that he started Martin strictly because of the righty vs. lefty pitcher-hitter matchup.
"Both he and Gentry have done a good job in spring training," Washington said. "I couldn't have gone wrong with either guy. I picked Martin. It's a day-to-day situation right now."
Martin had a terrific spring, batting .359 with four doubles, two triples and 13 RBIs in 26 games. Just like Gentry, he gives the Rangers speed at the bottom of the lineup as it flips back around to Ian Kinsler and Elvis Andrus.
Martin has adjusted quickly to baseball in America. He had three stints with the Rangers last season. He spent most of the season with Triple-A Round Rock, where he batted .359 and had a .422 on-base percentage.
Martin took that confidence, and the knowledge that the outfield situation was open with Josh Hamilton's departure to the Angels, and ran with it.
"I knew I would have a better opportunity to make the major league team this season," Martin said. "I came to camp with better attitude. I worked on things, felt more comfortable, a lot more comfortable."
Martin said he isn't worried about being one of the players replacing Hamilton in center field.
"I just want to be Leonys and not try to be anybody but myself," Martin said.
Other notes:
Matchup: Matt Harrison vs. Bud Norris
HOUSTON -- The Rangers finally get the 2013 season started with left-hander Matt Harrison getting the call for the opener against Houston right-hander Bud Norris. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. on ESPN and ESPN 103.3 FM.
Harrison (18-11, 3.29 ERA in 2012): Harrison makes his first Opening Day start … the left-hander won 18 games last season, third most in the American League and with that earned a five-year, $55 million contract … He had a 3.29 ERA in 2012, seventh best in the AL … Harrison threw 93 pitches in his final spring start on Tuesday for Triple-A Round Rock against Seattle's Triple-A team … he also had five shutout innings against the Dodgers this spring … Harrison has won 32 games over his past two seasons … Harrison is 0-1 with a 5.14 ERA lifetime against Houston … Harrison has never started a regular-season game in March, but he is 7-6 with a 4.89 ERA in 17 career starts in April.
Norris (7-13, 4.65 ERA in 2012): Norris also makes his first Opening Day start … He pitched well at Minute Maid Park last year, going 4-1 with a 1.71 ERA and 82 strikeouts … Norris makes his first start against the Rangers … Norris was 2-0 with a 3.92 ERA in five spring starts.
Hitters: Carlos Pena (0-for-8), Chris Carter (0-for-7) and Ronny Cedeno (0-for-3) are the only Astros who have faced Harrison and none with good results … Lance Berkman (1-for-6, HR) and Geovany Soto (1-for-6, HR) are the only Rangers who have faced Norris.
Lineups: Lance Berkman back at DH
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The Rangers' lineup for today's game:
2B Ian Kinsler
SS Elvis Andrus
DH Lance Berkman
3B Adrian Beltre
RF Nelson Cruz
LF David Murphy
C Geovany Soto
1B Mitch Moreland
CF Craig Gentry
Pitchers:
LHP Matt Harrison
LHP Jason Frasor
RHP Derek Lowe
RHP Josh Lindblom
What this means
Texas moves two games above .500 for the first time this spring after failing to do so on its first three attempts. The Rangers also won back-to-back games (excluding split squads) for the first time since March 12 and 14.
Sunday best
RHP Alexi Ogando had his most effective outing of the spring, tossing six scoreless innings while scattering three hits, walking one and striking out five. Ogando leads the team with 18 strikeouts in 21.1 innings.
Battered box
For the second consecutive game, a Texas Rangers batter knocked a Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher out of the ballgame after hitting him with a line drive. During the sixth inning of Sunday's game, David Murphy hit a ball off the back of Reds starter Bronson Arroyo's right hand. He immediately left the game. Also during the sixth inning on Saturday, Rangers catcher Geovany Soto hit a hard drive that nailed Reds starter Mat Latos in the right foot. He left the game after a quick exam on the mound.
One-man show
1B Lance Berkman had a good day at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a single, two-run home run, sacrifice fly and three RBIs.
RBI guy
Leonys Martin drove in a run with a sacrifice fly, giving the outfielder 12 RBIs this spring and tying him with Mitch Moreland for the team lead.
One-and-done
Closer Joe Nathan was sharp during his brief appearance, throwing a scoreless seventh inning while striking out two of the three batters he faced.
Yan reassigned
RHP Johan Yan was reassigned to minor league camp, the team announced on Sunday. With the addition of Brad Mills earlier in the day, the Rangers' major league camp roster remains at 39. In nine appearances, Yan was 0-1 with two saves, a 2.16 ERA and nine strikeouts in 8.1 innings.
Surprise in Surprise
Earlier Sunday, manager Ron Washington called OF Craig Gentry his biggest surprise of training camp. Gentry showed why against the Reds, going 2-for-3 with a single and triple, a stolen base, an RBI and two runs scored. He is hitting .333 this spring.
Burning up
RHP Cory Burns closed out the win in style by striking out the side in the ninth.
What's next?
Texas takes a short ride down Bell Road to the Peoria Sports Complex to face the San Diego Padres for the final time this spring on Monday at 3:05 p.m. CT. LHP Derek Holland (1-0, 1.29) is the scheduled starter for Texas. RHP Jason Marquis (0-0, 2.25) will take the mound for San Diego. The game can be heard on a delayed broadcast on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM at 7 p.m. CT.
Rapid Reaction: Giants 2, Rangers 1

What it means: The Rangers dropped back below .500 after suffering their first loss in seven games.
New battery: Geovany Soto caught Darvish in a game for the first time this spring. A.J. Pierzynski was behind the plate for Darvish's first two starts. Manager Ron Washington said that was just a result of the natural catching rotation and it was Soto's turn to start.
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Bum rap: The Rangers could only muster a double by Mitch Moreland against San Francisco starter Madison Bumgarner during his four innings of work.
Double double: Moreland showed no signs of rust or lingering affects after missing two games with a tight right hamstring. The Rangers' first baseman went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and a run scored.
Close call: Joe Nathan seemed to be on the way to a rough outing Monday after allowing a run on back-to-back triples to the first two batters he faced. Giants hitters couldn't touch him after that, as the Rangers closer responded by striking out the side on 11 pitches.
Left out: Nate Robertson continues to have a very good spring, pitching a scoreless seventh inning Monday. The left-hander is unscored upon in six innings this spring.
Team effort: Six Rangers pitchers combined for 11 strikeouts and just one walk.
Spring fever: With Phoenix area children on their first day of spring break, the Giants being in town, and a beautiful 73-degree day, a spring-high crowd of 10,025 took in the game at Surprise Stadium.
What's next? The Rangers host Milwaukee on Tuesday at 3:05 p.m. CT to close out a two-game homestand. RHP Alexi Ogando (0-1, 5.68) will get the start for the Rangers. RHP Mark Rogers (0-0, 3.86) is the scheduled starter for the Brewers. Texas has an off day Wednesday.
Lineup: Craig Gentry in CF, Soto catching
The Rangers' lineup for today's game:
2B Ian Kinsler
SS Elvis Andrus
LF David Murphy
DH Brandon Allen
C Geovany Soto
1B Mitch Moreland
3B Jeff Baker
CF Craig Gentry
RF Aaron Cunningham
Pitchers
RHP Randy Wells
LHP Michael Kirkman
RHP Evan Meek
LHP Joe Ortiz
RHP Collin Balester
LHP Jeff Beliveau
ROYALS
LF Alex Gordon
SS Elliot Johnson
1B Billy Butler
DH Salvador Perez
3B Mike Moustakas
RF David Lough
C George Kottaras
2B Chris Getz
CF Jarrod Dyson
Pitchers
RHP Guillermo Moscoso
LHP Francisley Bueno
RHP Brian Sanches
RHP Dan Wheeler
LHP Ryan Verdugo
LHP Donnie Joseph
LHP Atahualpa Severino
103.3 FM ESPN PODCASTS
Play Podcast Randy Galloway, Matt Mosley and Mark Friedman discuss the latest with the Rangers, including their loss last night and Ron Washington's decision to leave Nick Tepesch in the game.
Play Podcast ESPN senior MLB analyst Buster Olney joins Fitzsimmons & Durrett to discuss the Rangers' strong start, Matt Harrison's additional back surgery and much more.
Play Podcast Randy Galloway, Matt Mosley and Glenn "Stretch" Smith discuss the first month of the 2013 season for the Rangers.
Play Podcast Ron Washington joins Fitzsimmons & Durrett to discuss Yu Darvish, the Rangers' recent losses and if the notion that the team looked fatigued is warranted this early in the season.
Play Podcast Tanner Scheppers joins Matt Mosley and Chuck Cooperstein to discuss pitching for the Rangers and what it's like watching Yu Darvish.
Play Podcast Jim Bowden discusses the state of the Rangers rotation, Mitch Moreland's struggles, the weaknesses of the team and if Jurickson Profar should have been shipped during the offseason.
Play Podcast Rangers pitcher Justin Grimm joins Galloway & Company to discuss his last start, being called up from the minors and much more.
Play Podcast Manager Ron Washington joins Ian Fitzsimmons to discuss the Rangers' comeback win over the Angels, A.J. Pierzynski's value to the team and much more.
TEAM LEADERS
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Ian Kinsler
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| HR | N. Cruz | 6 | ||||||||||
| RBI | N. Cruz | 20 | ||||||||||
| R | I. Kinsler | 17 | ||||||||||
| OPS | I. Kinsler | .939 | ||||||||||
| W | Y. Darvish | 5 | ||||||||||
| ERA | Y. Darvish | 2.33 | ||||||||||
| SO | Y. Darvish | 58 | ||||||||||





