Last night, Vicente Padilla struggled with his control but made clutch pitches at clutch times, picking up his first win of the year. Nelson Cruz clubbed two monster homeruns, rookie sensation Elvis Andrus added the first of his career, pacing Texas to an 8-5 victory.
This afternoon, Texas (for the 3rd straight game) got the scoring going early, taking to Cleveland starter Carl Pavano, who lasted only 1+ innings, surrendering nine earned runs on six hits, while walking three batters. Andruw Jones, making his first appearance for the Rangers, went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored hitting in the cleanup spot and Marlon Byrd hit a three-run homer and had five RBI. Omar Vizquel made his first appearance of the season as well, adding a pair of hits, an RBI and a run scored for Texas. Ian Kinsler added a homerun and three RBI in the victory.
Brandon McCarthy, who's spent more time on the disabled list than on the mound the past 2 seasons, went 5 innings, giving up three runs and striking out seven. Though the bullpen gave up five earned runs in 4 innings, the offense put up enough of a lead to ensure another big win for the Rangers.
The red hats are 3-0 and seem to have several of the players believing in their magic.
"It's the red hats," said C.J. Wilson. "I love the red hats. It makes us more aggressive and more manly. Red is the power color."
Added Jason Jennings, "We like it. I'm a big believer in if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Ride her until she bucks us off."
Initially, the red hats were only going to be worn for special occasions but seem to be gaining in popularity with each passing day.
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