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G75: Rick Helling masterful on the way to 8-1, 10 inning win

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Oh my – what a spectacular game! The 7 run margin of winning does not do justice to the type of game it was. It was 1-1 through 10 full innings – that was the kind of game it was!
Rick Helling was the first Ranger pitcher to go nine innings this season. He looked good, he looked sharp. However, we couldn’t get any offense for him – the game was tied 1-1 after the first inning, and it stayed that way until the 9th inning. It stayed that way until the 11th inning, when we finally broke it out.
There was some totally sparkling defense by the Rangers this game – including a great pitchout call by Pudge to get a runner at third – which probably prevented a run from scoring.
Then we go to extra innings. We bust out in a major way against the Angels bullpen, scoring 7 runs in the 11th inning. Usually when we go extra, I figure we’ll blow it, but this time we came through.
This was a great game to be a Rangers fan. :)

Rangers Comic Book?

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Did anyone get an extra copy of the Rangers comic book that was given out at Wed night’s game? If so, please drop me an email – I’d like to hear from you.

John Burkett and Cy Young?

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As I write this, John Burkett has the best ERA of any qualifying starting pitcher in the NL. John Burkett?!? – I’m happy for him, I never disliked him here, but JOHN BURKETT? – Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy for him. It’s just a surprise.

Roster Transaction

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  • P Francisco Cordero activated from DL
  • C Bill Haselman activated from DL
  • C Marcus Jensen has cleared waivers and has been assigned to AAA Oklahoma
  • P Ryan Glynn assigned to AAA Oklahoma for a rehab assignment

G71: Two wins in a row again with 2-1 one over Oakland

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wo in a row for the second time this week! I’m getting spoiled! You’d think we were the Mariners or something. :)
When the game started – with a triple and a run scored early – I figured it would be another Rangers game. Boy, was I wrong. That was *ALL* the A’s got. The one run. From that point on, Doug Davis was masterful, going 7 innings and giving up just 7 hits and one run. It was as if we were an experienced team, playing well like we had done for a long time. If this game is any judge, things are looking good!
Tim Hudson was also brilliant, going the complete game for the loss. He allowed only 5 hits over nine innings, and two runs – however… In the third inning, he gave up three straight hits, allowing for our two runs. Other than those three batters, Hudson was brilliant – it’s just that our pitching staff didn’t make as many mistakes. We even overcame a Mike Lamb throwing error.
Overall, a totally spectacular game – and played in only 2:44, too! I could get used to this.

Roster Transaction

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  • P Mike Judd optioned to AAA Oklahoma after having cleared waivers

G70: Rangers homer their way to 4-3 win over Anaheim

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What can you say about this one? Four runs – four solo home runs. That was all the offense. Arod, Gabe, & two from El Caballo, who looks to displace Andres Galarraga pretty quickly, I would think.
I didn’t see this game either, but I was watching baseball tonight, and they showed all I really needed to see on this one – all the home runs, and the great game saving stop by Raffy to end the game in the 9th.
The team really is starting to look good, even if they’re not winning all the time. Something nice to see. :)