Thirteen balls rang off the Rangers’ bats today for hits, but in the big moments, most of the lineup failed to deliver Wednesday afternoon.
The exception was catcher Matt Treanor, who hadn’t played since Game 1 of the series. Treanor accounted for both of his team’s RBI’s with a solo home run in the fifth inning and a bases loaded groundout in the sixth. The groundout, which followed singles by David Murphy, Ian Kinsler and Jeff Francoeur, is just one example of the Rangers’ missed opportunities in the game. At one point, Josh Hamilton also grounded into a double play with two runners on base to kill a possible rally. The double play set up C.C. Sabathia’s only three-batter inning.
Rangers’ starter C.J. Wilson struggled with command from the second inning on. Two walks and an error led to three runs in the second and back-to-back homers to begin the third left the Rangers to dig out of a 5-0 deficit early.
After being passed over for the ALDS roster, Michael Kirkman made his playoff debut in relief of Wilson. Kirkman allowed a leadoff double to Curtis Granderson, walked two and struck out one in his two innings of scoreless ball. Alexi Ogando pitched the ninth and surrendered a home run to Granderson.
Hopefully, the Rangers can regroup and do what needs to be done Friday night.
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