Murphy has 3 hits, 2 RBIs in Rangers' 10-3 victory over AthleticsSeptember 21st, 2009 Murphy leads Rangers to 10-3 win over A'sOAKLAND, Calif. — David Murphy had three hits and drove in two runs to help the Texas Rangers hang on to their slim playoff hopes, beating the Oakland Athletics 10-3 on Monday night.
Hank Blalock lifts slumping offense, Texas Rangers clip Los Angeles Angels 3-2September 19th, 2009 Rangers snap scoring funk, beat Angels 3-2ARLINGTON, Texas — Hank Blalock homered to help lift Texas' slumping offense, Scott Feldman picked up his 17th victory and the Texas Rangers kept their slim playoff hopes alive, beating the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 Saturday night. The Rangers, who snapped a five-game losing streak, moved within 6½ games of the division-leading Angels in the AL West.
Gonzalez homers, drives in 3 in Padres' 4-2 victory over GiantsSeptember 10th, 2009 Gonzalez leads Padres past Giants 4-2SAN FRANCISCO — Adrian Gonzalez homered and drove in three runs, helping the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2 Wednesday. Wade LeBlanc (2-1) pitched a career-high seven innings to win his second straight start.
Guthrie throws 7 shutout innings, Orioles beat Rangers 7-0 for second straight winSeptember 6th, 2009 Orioles beat Rangers 7-0 for rare winning streakBALTIMORE — Jeremy Guthrie pitched seven innings of six-hit ball, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 7-0 Sunday to earn their second series win since the All-Star break. Brian Roberts, Jeff Fiorentino and Chad Moeller each had two hits and two RBIs for the Orioles, who took two of three.
Nippert shuts down Royals in relief, Rangers score 7 times off bullpen in 7-2 winJuly 27th, 2009 Rangers rock Royals bullpen in 7-2 winKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dustin Nippert allowed one hit in a stellar job of relief pitching, and the Texas Rangers scored seven times off the Kansas City bullpen in a 7-2 victory over the Royals on Sunday.
Behind Baker, Cuddyer, Twins beat sliding Rangers 4-1July 19th, 2009 Baker leads Twins past Rangers 4-1ARLINGTON, Texas — Scott Baker allowed a run in eight innings and Michael Cuddyer homered as the Minnesota Twins handed the slumping Texas Rangers their fourth straight loss, 4-1 Saturday night. The Twins, who are 2-0 on a 10-game road trip, moved within two games of first-place Detroit in a bunched American League Central.
Kubel's homer helps push Twins past Rangers, spoiling Hamilton's first home game in six weeksJuly 18th, 2009 Kubel's HR pushes Twins past RangersARLINGTON, Texas — Jason Kubel hit a tiebreaking three-run homer after Minnesota's All-Stars reached base and the Twins beat the Texas Rangers 5-3 Friday night, putting a damper on Josh Hamilton's first home game in more than six weeks. Kubel's homer in the third, after consecutive one-out hits by Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau, put the Twins up 5-2 against Vicente Padilla (7-5).
Gaudin allows 1 hit over 8 scoreless IP, Padres beat Texas for 1st series win in monthJune 29th, 2009 Gaudin 8 shutout innings leads Padres over RangersARLINGTON, Texas — Chad Gaudin allowed one hit over eight scoreless innings and Scott Hairston snapped an 0-for-17 slide with a homer for San Diego as the Padres won their first series in a month with a 2-0 victory over the stumbling Texas Rangers. Gaudin (4-6), signed by the Padres after being released by the Chicago Cubs the first week of the season, gave up a single to Michael Young in the first inning.
Padres 2, Rangers 0June 29th, 2009 Padres 2, Rangers 0E_E.Gonzalez (3). DP_San Diego 1, Texas 2.
Giants 2, Rangers 1, 11 inningsJune 21st, 2009 Giants 2, Rangers 1, 11 inningsTwo outs when winning run scored. E_M.Young (4).
Reds throw one away: Phillips' error lets Nats' Guzman score in eighth for 3-2 winJune 12th, 2009 Nats win 3-2 over Reds on Phillips' throwing errorWASHINGTON — Cristian Guzman scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error by Cincinnati second baseman Brandon Phillips in the eighth inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Reds 3-2 Thursday. With the bases loaded and one out, Ryan Zimmerman bounced a slow grounder to shortstop Alex Gonzalez, who flipped to Phillips to force Alberto Gonzalez.
Tallet throws 7 shutout innings, Lind homers to lead Blue Jays past Rangers 9-0June 10th, 2009 Tallet, Lind lead Blue Jays past RangersARLINGTON, Texas — Brian Tallet and two relievers combined for a two-hitter, Adam Lind homered and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 9-0 Tuesday night. Tallet (4-3) went seven innings to match the longest start of his career.
Nelson Cruz powers Texas to 6-3 win as Rangers take series from Red SoxJune 7th, 2009 Cruz powers Texas to 6-3 win over Red SoxBOSTON — Nelson Cruz homered and finished with three hits, helping the Texas Rangers beat Boston 6-3 on Sunday for their first series win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park in 12 years. The Rangers had 12 hits one day after Jon Lester flirted with a perfect game before settling for a two-hitter in Boston's 8-1 victory.
Rangers 5, Athletics 2May 30th, 2009 Rangers 5, Athletics 2E_E.Gonzalez (1), Teagarden (2). DP_Texas 4. LOB_Oakland 5, Texas 6.
Feldman leads Rangers past A's to complete sweep, Jones homers in openerMay 30th, 2009 Feldman leads Rangers past A's to complete sweepARLINGTON, Texas — Scott Feldman scattered five hits over six sharp innings, and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2 to complete a doubleheader sweep on Friday night. In the first game, Andruw Jones hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth to send Texas to a 6-3 victory.