Mitch Moreland bounced a double down the right-field line to score the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, and the Texas Rangers remained undefeated with a 7-3 victory over Felix Hernandez and the Mariners.
Mike Napoli, David Murphy and Mitch Moreland each hit a two-run home run as Texas outslugged Kansas City, 11-6, in the first of three between the clubs.
Prior to Wednesday's contest against the Detroit Tigers, the Texas Rangers announced several moves, including the dismissal of hitting coach Thad Bosley.
Justin Verlander hasn't lost since April 27. Tonight he faces the team that last beat him when the Detroit Tigers open a four-game set against the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park.
Georgia junior outfielder Johnathan Taylor, partially paralyzed in a game earlier this season, was selected in the 33rd round of the Major League Baseball draft on Wednesday.
Matt Harrison threw seven strong innings Friday, and Adrian Beltre and the Texas Rangers offense did the rest in an 8-1 victory over the New York Mets.
The Houston Astros haven't had much to cheer about these days and are hoping the possible return of outfielder Hunter Pence will make a difference tonight in the second contest of a three-game series versus the intrastate rival...