Rangers Beat Twins

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The Texas Rangers defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-1 Friday night in Minneapolis. 

Starting pitcher Matt Harrison improved to 2-0 on the season by going 8 innings, just 1 run on 7 hits.  Alexi Ogando pitched the final inning in place of Joe Nathan.  Ogando earned his 1st save of the year.

The top five of the Rangers batting order accounted for 8 of the te am’s 9 hits.  Shortstop Elvis Andrus led the way with 3 hits.  Ian Kinsler belted his 4th home run of the year.  Michael Young, returning to the DH role, went 2 for 4  at the plate.

The Rangers played outstanding defense, which included diving catches by outfielders Nelson Cruz and David Murphy.

The 6-2 Rangers face the Twins again Saturday at noon.

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