It figures. The Rangers play four against Seattle. They win three of the four. Guess which one I attended in person? Of course, the loss.
Sunday was a bounceback day on many accounts. Scott Feldman bounced back from his disastrous start a week ago and pitched well. Seven innings, five hits, two runs, 4K, 2BB, and 101 pitches. Got the win. Barely (more on that later).
Frank Francisco bounced back from the DL to pitch a perfect inning of relief.
Our power bounced back, as we had three home runs, accounting for all four of our runs.
Unfortunately, some guys bounced onto the DL – Ian Kinsler being the most notable.
But, in the moment that will make Jamey Newberg the most excited, Neftali Feliz was called up. He didn’t make his major league debut yet, but he was active and available. In fact, there was a mini gaggle of transactions before this game.
* 2B Ian Kinsler placed on 15 day DL, retro to Jul 29
* P Matt Harrison moved from 15 day to 60 day DL
* P Jason Grilli placed on 15 day DL
* P Neftali Feliz purchased from AAA
* P Frank Francisco activated from 15 day DL
* P Warner Madrigal optioned to AAA
Feldman came out after seven with the game tied 2-2, but before the eighth, Saltamacchia got his two run home run (off the right field foul pole) to give the Rangers (and Feldman) the win.
Was a nice comeback, and a good way to hit the road for awhile. A jaunt through Oakland, Anaheim, & Cleveland should be OK, given how well we’ve played Anaheim this season so far. Keep your fingers crossed.