Hamilton hurt in Rangers loss
|The Texas Rangers lost for just the 2nd time this season at the hands of the Detroit Tigers. In the process, the Rangers also lost their MVP, Josh hamilton, for 6-8 weeks.
Hamilton went down in the 1st inning attempting to score on a short pop-up that left home plate open. Tigers catcher Victor Martinez got to the plate first and tagged Hamilton as he slid headfirst into home. Hamilton left the game with a fractured arm that will sideline him for 6-8 weeks. The Rangers are known for aggressive base-running. On the day, three Rangers baserunners were thrown out because of that aggressive style.
Starting pitcher C.J. Wilson got a no-decision, giving up 4 runs in 6 2/3 innings. Reliever Darren O’Day gave up a single and 2 walks to load the bases in the bottom of the 9th inning with the score tied at 4. Miguel Cabrera hit a walk-off single to win the game for the Tigers, 5-4.
Game 3 of the series is Wednesday at 12:05pm in Detroit.