Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers
Digest more
Kumar Rocker took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Rowdy Tellez hit a three-run home run in his second game with the Rangers as Texas beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1.
The Rangers have promoted former 35-home run hitter Rowdy Tellez from Triple-A Round Rock ahead of the MLB All-Star break return.
Despite having a record below .500, the Texas Rangers had some bright spots — namely, the pitching and some recent success at the plate.
HOUSTON (AP) — Marcus Semien hit his 250th career home run and Adolis García also went deep to back up a strong start by Nathan Eovaldi and give the Texas Rangers a 5-1, series clinching victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
HOUSTON — Marcus Semien hit his 250th career home run and Adolis García also went deep to back up a strong start by Nathan Eovaldi and give the Texas Rangers a 5-1, series-clinching victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday. Career homer No. 250 for the (still) sizzling-hot Semien. 🔥🔥🔥 (Via @Rangers | #AllForTX) pic.twitter.com/I0E6qz1IOb