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Rangers' offense falls short in 2-1 loss to Tigers

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:18:34 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - With a little help from slugger Miguel Cabrera, Rick Porcello and the Detroit Tigers slowed down the Texas Rangers.

Rangers rock Verlander, give Darvish 10-4 win

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:15:38 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Banished to the dugout after his shortest outing in nearly three years, Justin Verlander wandered around like he didn't know who or where he was. Maybe it's because his pitching was unrecognizable.

A's drop series to Rangers with 6-2 loss in finale

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:02:26 -0400

OAKLAND, California - When everything is rolling for the Oakland Athletics, Brandon Moss' line drive with two runners on in the sixth falls perfectly in the gap for a key hit. On Wednesday, Nelson Cruz ran down the ball and snagged it for a spectacular diving catch.

Cruz hits 3-run homer to lead Rangers past A's 6-2

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:42:31 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Nelson Cruz hit a three-run homer, Alexi Ogando earned his first career win against Oakland and the Texas Rangers took the rubber game with the Athletics 6-2 on Wednesday.

Rangers beat A's 6-5 on 2 homers in 10th inning

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:50:29 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Rangers manager Ron Washington kept calm and stuck with his reliable closer even as Joe Nathan pitched himself into serious trouble.

Rangers complete sweep over Astros with 12-7 win

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:59:32 -0400

HOUSTON - Texas manager Ron Washington wasn't sure what to expect from a couple of reserves he started on Sunday to give his Nelson Cruz and Ian Kinsler a day off.

3 homers propel Darvish, Rangers over Houston 8-7

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:12:43 -0400

HOUSTON - The Houston Astros had a good performance by their starting pitcher.

Rangers score on Lohse early to top Brewers 4-1

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:36:54 -0400

MILWAUKEE - Three misplaced changeups put the Milwaukee Brewers in too deep of a hole against the Texas Rangers.

Holland, Kinsler lead Texas to win over Brewers

Thu, 09 May 2013 01:08:50 -0400

MILWAUKEE - When Derek Holland got in some trouble, his defense bailed him out.

Miscues doom Rangers in 6-3 loss to Brewers

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:42:24 -0400

MILWAUKEE - A couple of catchable balls in the first inning led to a rare losing streak for Texas.

Darvish, Beltre and Rangers finish sweep of Boston

Sun, 05 May 2013 20:27:26 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish pumped his fist coming off the mound after the last of his 127 pitches, ending the seventh inning with his 14th strikeout against Boston.

Chisox lose 10-6 to Texas after getting to Darvish

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:59:33 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - The Chicago White Sox had already scored twice only six batters into the game against Yu Darvish, the Texas ace who had thrown 18 consecutive scoreless innings.

Kendrick's HR in 11th lifts Angels over Rangers

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:50:04 -0400

ANAHEIM, California - For the second time in three days, the Los Angeles Angels went extra innings and got a game-ending home run.

Texas hits 4 homers in 11-3 win to sweep Seattle

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:42:18 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - After all those solo home runs, Nelson Cruz and the Texas Rangers got a few extra runs with their big swings.