On the other side, the Rays have a record of 29-32 when they are the underdog and are -41 overall with the money line.
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“It’s been a while since I hit one like that. It can change the game”.
The Rangers’ Yovani Gallardo (8-9, 3.33 ERA) takes the mound after needing 100 pitches to toss 5 2/3 scoreless innings and not figuring in the decision of Tuesday’s 3-2 loss at Minnesota. Shields scored on a double by Rangers’ Shin-Soo Choo.
“Rusty and lots of nerves”, Smyly said.
Two innings later, Guyer was initially referred to as protected…
Jun 28, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (29) hits an RBI single against Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh inning at Rogers Centre.
“It’s been a while since I hit one like that”.
Stefan Stevenson writes that Hamilton’s knee still isn’t 100% healthy and probably won’t be this season but he’s managing the discomfort and playing after an MRI showed no structural damage.
The final replay review in the seventh resulted in a 3-5 double play.
The Rays went up 3-2 in the second, on a triple by Desmond Jennings, a “hustle” double by Kevin Kiermaier and a single by John Jaso. Crew chief Mark Carlson initially called an out before signaling safe. If Smyly can pitch as well as he did for the Rays down the stretch last season, they could find themselves right in the mix for a playoff spot come October. “Beltre initially got the tag on Casali and he was out”. There have never been four.
Texas right-hander Shawn Tolleson retired three of the 4 hitters he confronted within the ninth to report his 23rd save in 24 makes an attempt.
Colby Lewis (13-5) gave up one run and five hits in six innings to lead the Rangers. “Once we reply again, we ask our guys to have shutdown inning for us … make massive pitches and play good protection behind you”.
“I’ve to get that man out”, Smyly stated of Choo within the first.
The Rangers weren’t done however, scoring another two runs off Tampa Bay in the bottom of the inning.
Cash made that announcement Friday after Smyly threw a bullpen session.
Detroit slugger Miguel Cabrera returned from a six-week stint on the disabled list with a calf strain and went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts and a walk.
Rangers: Texas confirmed that LHP Cole Hamels, who missed a start Thursday because of a sore left groin, will be able to start on Monday.
Rangers: RHP Nick Tepesch is scheduled to have surgery Wednesday to relieve Thoracic Outlet Symdrome…. Not only did DeShields hit his first career home run in the big leagues, a big moment for any MLB ball player, he helped rally his team toa comeback victory.
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Four games behind Houston for first place in the AL West might not look wonderful at this point in the season, yet it’s far from a death sentence either, right?
