Sunday, May 11, 2014
Saturday, May 10, 2014
5/10 Rangers Lineup vs Red Sox
Rangers vs Red Sox
Globe Life Park in Arlington
Arlington, TX
Saturday, May 10th
7:05 CDT
TV: FSSW
Radio: 103.3 ESPN
Rangers Lineup:
17 Choo 7
1 Andrus 6
29 Beltre 5
84 Fielder 3
51 Rios DH
15 Choice 9
2 Martin 8
61 Chirinos 2
3 Sardinas 4
33 Perez 1
Rangers TV Schedule: (all times CDT)
May 10 7:05 pm vs Boston (FSSW)
May 11 2:05 pm vs Boston (FSSW)
May 12 7:10 pm @ Houston (FSSW)
May 13 7:10 pm @ Houston (FSSW)
May 14 7:10 pm @ Houston (FSSW)
May 16 7:05 pm vs Toronto (KTXA 21)
May 17 7:05 pm vs Toronto (FSSW)
May 18 2:05 pm vs Toronto (FSSW)
May 20 7:05 pm vs Seattle (FSSW)
May 21 1:05 pm vs Seattle (FSSW)
Friday, May 9, 2014
5/9 Rangers Lineup vs Red Sox
Rangers vs Red Sox
Globe Life Park in Arlington
Arlington, TX
Friday, May 9th
7:05 CDT
TV: TXA21
Radio: 103.3 ESPN
Rangers Lineup:
17 Choo 7
1 Andrus 6
29 Beltre 5
84 Fielder 3
51 Rios 9
18 Moreland DH
7 Arencibia 2
2 Martin 8
73 Odor 4
11 Darvish 1
Music makes the bats go round
Rangers have a 5-0 win over the Rockies to end this rough series. They looked great, the bats were alive, and Matt Harrison, Nick Martinez, & Joakim Soria pitched well. They were able to limit the Rockies to 5 hits with no runs scored. The Rangers had been outscored 29-5 in the previous 3 games. The team looked loose and like they were having fun. The odd topic that has tried to explain some of the good fortune on the field is the change in walk up music. As odd as it sounds, it just might have done the trick. I may be a bit biased on the issue, being a musician, but I believe that music is very powerful. What I can say for certain is that the Rangers looked like they were having fun last night and were visibly looser at the plate. It’s easier to play like your winning when you are having fun. They were having a good time and with a few runs up on the board after the 2nd and Matt still shutting down their offense they were winning. The Rangers were quickly on the board with a Martin RBI single in the second to score Alex Rios and he was also able to score that inning on a E2. Prince Fielder homered in the 6th and the Rangers scored off a single by Choice and a wild pitch by Kahnle. The Rangers also looked great on the field with Odor, Andrus, & Beltre making some Sports Center worthy plays.
With the win last night and the A’s being off yesterday, the Rangers are only 2 games back from first in the AL West. They sit just above .500 at .514. The Rangers take on Boston tonight at 7:05 pm. Yu Darvish will take the start against Clay Buchholz. The Red Sox sit even at .500 and have won their last 2 games. In their past 10 games they are 6-4.
Last Night’s Walk up Music
Choo – Gangnam Style by Psy
Choice - ???
Beltre – Macho Man by Village People
Fielder – Soul Glo from Coming to America
Rios – I’m Too Sexy by Right Said Fred
Martin – Conga by Miami Sound Machine
Andrus – Barbie Girl by Aqua & Cold as Ice by Foreigner
Odor - ???
Chirinos – Firestarter by Prodigy
| AL West | W | L | PCT | GB | L10 | Streak |
| A's | 20 | 15 | 0.571 | - | 5-5 | W1 |
| Mariners | 18 | 16 | 0.529 | 1.5 | 8-2 | W1 |
| Rangers | 18 | 17 | 0.514 | 2 | 3-7 | W1 |
| Angels | 16 | 17 | 0.485 | 3 | 5-5 | L2 |
| Astros | 11 | 24 | 0.314 | 9 | 3-7 | W1 |
Thursday, May 8, 2014
5/8 Rangers Lineup vs Rockies & News
Rangers vs Rockies
Globe Life Park in Arlington
Arlington, TX
Thursday, May 8th
7:05 CDT
TV: FSSW
Radio: 103.3 ESPN
Rangers Lineup:
17 Choo DH
15 Choice 7
29 Beltre 5
84 Fielder 3
61 Rios 9
1 Andrus 6
2 Martin 8
73 Odor 4
61 Chirinos 2
54 Harrison 1
Notes:
Donnie Murphy injured with a neck strain running to 1st yesterday against the Rockies placed on DL
Infielders Rougned Odor & Luis Sardinas and Justin Germano RHP added to Roster
Scott Baker & Josh Wilson DFA'd
Rangers TV Schedule: (all times CDT)
May 9 7:05 pm vs Boston (KTXA 21)
May 10 7:05 pm vs Boston (FSSW)
May 11 2:05 pm vs Boston (FSSW)
May 12 7:10 pm @ Houston (FSSW)
May 13 7:10 pm @ Houston (FSSW)
May 14 7:10 pm @ Houston (FSSW)
May 16 7:05 pm vs Toronto (KTXA 21)
May 17 7:05 pm vs Toronto (FSSW)
May 18 2:05 pm vs Toronto (FSSW)
May 20 7:05 pm vs Seattle (FSSW)
May 21 1:05 pm vs Seattle (FSSW)
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
5/7 Rangers vs Rockies Lineup
Rangers:
17 Choo DH
15 Choice 7
29 Beltre 5
84 Fielder 3
61 Rios 9
16 Murphy 4
1 Andrus 6
2Martin 8
61 Chirinos 2
48 Lewis 1
Rockies:
Charlie Blackmon RF
Corey Dickerson DH
Troy Tulowitzki SS
Carlos Gonzalez LF
Nolan Arenado 3B
Justin Morneau 1B
Drew Stubbs CF
Michael McKenry C
D.J. LeMahieu 2B
Jorge De La Rosa P
Rangers News:
Rangers purchased contract of Scott Baker RHP
Optioned OF Daniel Robertson to Round Rock
Pedro Figueroa put on 60 Day DL
Rangers Road Recap
Mitch Moreland pitching in the 8th of last night’s loss to the Rockies capped off a losing road series. The Rangers won two against the Angels in the 3 game series, but loss both of the games in the Rockies homestand. The Rangers return tonight to play the Rockies at home. The record for the season is 17-16, just above .500 with a .515 record. They have loss 7 of the last 10 games, including a 3 game sweep by the A’s.
Yesterday’s game began with a bang with a Beltre Homer to right. The Rockies quickly came back with a homer of their own in the first from Charlie Blackmon. It may not have felt like it, but the Rangers were still in the game through 5 innings with the score 1-4. In the bottom of the 6th, Ogando replaced Robbie after he gave up a double to Charlie Blackmon. From there the Rockies preceded to score 6 runs. The Rockies racked up another 2 in the bottom of the 7th. In the bottom of the 8th, Mitch Moreland took the mound. Yes, that Mitch Moreland. Apparently, he pitched a few time in the minors, but to save the bullpen he pitched the 8th. He offered the only 1, 2, 3 inning of the game. The Rangers loss to the Rockies 12-1.
In DL news, we are still anxiously awaiting the return of Profar, Soto, & Holland. Kevin Kouzmanoff had back surgery yesterday and is expected to miss 8 – 12 weeks.
The Rangers return home tonight to play the Rockies for 2 games, then a series at home with the Red Sox over the weekend. They then hit the road to Houston for a 3 game series.
Standings
| AL West | W | L | PCT | GB | L10 | Streak |
| A's | 19 | 14 | 0.576 | - | 4-6 | L2 |
| Mariners | 16 | 15 | 0.516 | 2 | 8-2 | W4 |
| Rangers | 17 | 16 | 0.515 | 2 | 3-7 | L2 |
| Angels | 16 | 16 | 0.500 | 2.5 | 5-5 | L1 |
| Astros | 10 | 23 | 0.303 | 9 | 3-7 | L4 |
Pitching Stats
| Player | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | SVO | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | WHIP |
| Moreland, M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poreda, A | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1.26 |
| Frasor, J | 1 | 0 | 1.64 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 1.18 |
| Martinez, N | 0 | 0 | 2.41 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.2 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1.23 |
| Darvish, Y | 2 | 1 | 2.87 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 37.2 | 36 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 42 | 1.25 |
| Soria, J | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.58 |
| Perez, M | 4 | 2 | 3.59 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 47.2 | 41 | 19 | 19 | 2 | 15 | 31 | 1.17 |
| Figueroa, P | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1.44 |
| Lewis, C | 2 | 1 | 4.22 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 21.1 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 1.45 |
| Harrison, M | 0 | 0 | 4.35 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10.1 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1.74 |
| Ross Jr., R | 1 | 3 | 4.74 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 50 | 29 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 29 | 1.58 |
| Tolleson, S | 0 | 1 | 4.86 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.2 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 1.26 |
| Cotts, N | 1 | 2 | 5.68 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12.2 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 1.58 |
| Rosin, S | 1 | 0 | 6.75 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1.75 |
| McCutchen, D | 0 | 0 | 7.71 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.57 |
| Ogando, A | 1 | 2 | 8.44 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 2.13 |
| Saunders, J | 0 | 1 | 9.82 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2.45 |
| Scheppers, T | 0 | 1 | 9.82 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 18.1 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 1.91 |
| Noesi, H | 0 | 0 | 11.81 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2.44 |
Hitting Stats
| Player | Pos | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG |
| Adduci, J | LF | 9 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.462 | 0.462 | 0.615 |
| Choo, S | LF | 28 | 92 | 15 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 22 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 0.37 | 0.5 | 0.554 |
| Kouzmanoff, K | 3B | 13 | 47 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.362 | 0.412 | 0.617 |
| Sardinas, L | SS | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.5 | 0.333 |
| Rios, A | RF | 33 | 130 | 12 | 40 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 0.308 | 0.341 | 0.446 |
| Martin, L | CF | 31 | 105 | 12 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 27 | 8 | 2 | 0.286 | 0.336 | 0.362 |
| Moreland, M | 1B | 27 | 74 | 9 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0.284 | 0.329 | 0.419 |
| Beltre, A | 3B | 19 | 72 | 14 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0.264 | 0.338 | 0.375 |
| Chirinos, R | C | 20 | 63 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0.238 | 0.304 | 0.365 |
| Fielder, P | 1B | 33 | 120 | 17 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 21 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0.233 | 0.357 | 0.342 |
| Wilson, J | SS | 23 | 66 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0.227 | 0.261 | 0.273 |
| Andrus, E | SS | 33 | 125 | 17 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 0.224 | 0.293 | 0.296 |
| Choice, M | RF | 26 | 63 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0.222 | 0.329 | 0.333 |
| Murphy, D | 2B | 25 | 68 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0.221 | 0.304 | 0.309 |
| Robertson, D | RF | 6 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.182 | 0.25 | 0.182 |
| Arencibia, J | C | 16 | 47 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.128 | 0.192 | 0.255 |
| Perez, M | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ross Jr., R | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
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