Rangers Blow Lead, Lose To Mariners

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The Texas Rangers’ bullpen had a breakdown Wednesday night, giving up 4 late runs to lose to the Seattle Mariners 4-3.

Closer Joe Nathan, pitching on consecutive nights, gave up 3 runs in the 9th inning to earn his 2nd loss of the season.  Nathan has given up 9th inning runs in both of the Rangers losses this year.  He has 2 saves and 2 losses.  Rangers manager Ron Washington stuck by his pitcher, stating “That’s the way baseball rolls.”

Starting pitcher Colby Lewis had a good outing, going 6 2/3 innings, allowing no runs and striking out 6.  Lewis has an ERA of just 1.42 in his two starts.

Reliever Alexi Ogando went 1 1/3 inning, giving up his first run of the year.

At the plate, Ian Kinsler hit his 3rd home run of the year, and Elvis Andrus blasted his first.  Josh Hamilton hit a double, as did Kinsler.

Catcher Yorvit Torrealba got his first stolen base of the year.

The Rangers and Mariners finish the series at 1:05pm today at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.