Friday, May 2, 2008

Texas Rangers 2, Kansas City Royals 1

Comment

ARLINGTON — The Texas Rangers played got an uncharacteristic win Thursday at Rangers Ballpark, defeating them 2-1 behind great pitching and defense. Reclamation project Sidney Ponson dominated, and the Rangers took two of three from the Royals in the homestand.

Photo not provided by the New York Yankees

Hopefully those days are long gone, Sidney

The Rangers are 11-18, worst in major league baseball, but have won four of their last six and taken two of three against the Twins and Royals in back-to-back series.

Ponson, who was out of baseball since last May, pitched extremely well in just his second start with the Rangers. Ponson lasted eight innings, giving up just one run on six hits. Ponson walked two and struck out five, and improved his record to 1-0 with a 1.35 ERA.

C.J. Wilson got his sixth save in the ninth, pitching a perfect inning and getting a strikeout.

The only Rangers runs came off solo home runs. Ian Kinsler hit a leadoff home run to start things off, while shortstop Ramón Vázquez hit the game-winner in the sixth.

Posted by Todd M.

See more stories in:

Baseball > MLB > Rangers

Find...

an event	a Pegasus Pick
a restaurant	a garage sale
a drink special	a movie showtime
a band	an organization
a job	a political contribution

Add...

an event	a garage sale
a lost pet	a band
a story	a photo

Today

Todd Rundgren My college roommate and her boyfriend looooved Todd Rundgren. They used to say "Todd is God." A lot. Anyway, he's touring to promote his new album, a rocker called Arena. More info

Blogs

That’s what we’re talking about
Square Pegs
Web obsession of the day: Naked guy outrage!
Square Pegs
Free PegNews app now in iTunes store (FINALLY!)
Square Pegs

Latest comments

Scott Doyle on Barking Cat Farm in Rockwall grows flowers, herbs and vegetables the natural way: Ahhh yes, the dawn of ‘Miko’. Coincidentally, I now have an iPhone. Needs more coming to Dallas. =(...
Scott Doyle on Pegasus News Local Music Showcase returns to Club Dada on July 18: Had a great time! Thanks PN (especially Erin) for putting another together. Hope we have a third in ...
Scott Doyle on Richardson city officials biting off more projects than they can chew: ¿Que? This was a content partner article, not something from “the site”. Pretty sure it’s on their h...
Scott Doyle on Dallas gay bar to ban drag queens on "Trashy Tuesday": aduxxx, you thought Dallas was beyond stereotyping? Did you move here yesterday?...

See more recent comments

Latest reviews

aduxxx on Tei Tei Robata Bar: Yes, it’s spendy, but the food is definitely worth it. Time it right; forget prime time on weekends!...
aduxxx on Kitchen 1924: Late dinner is great, as are the Sunday all-you-can-eat Hangover Brunch, complete with sunglasses fo...
SHAYSHAY34 on Sandwackers (Duncanville): Want to receive items you did not order? Than this is your place! We ordered 4 sandwiches to go off ...

See more recent reviews

Latest stories

See more stories