Rangers fall to Lee and the Phillies

The Texas Rangers wasted another good outing by their starting pitcher.  Colby Lewis went 6 2/3 innings, giving up just 2 runs on 7 hits.  Unfortunately for the Rangers, Cliff Lee of the Phillies went 8 innings, giving up no runs on 5 hits, while striking out 10.  Rangers manage Ron Washington remains positive, “Our starting pitching has been good. Just that past few days we’ve faced better. You can’t be frustrated by that. You’re in the ballgame. When your in ballgames, it just takes a hit here a hit there or a pitch here or a pitch there. You get frustrated if you get blown out, and we’re not getting blown out.”

The Rangers lack of offense has been evident since Josh Hamilton went on the disabled list on April 11.  The Rangers are 8 games under .500 during that span, and exactly .500 on the season now. 

Michael Young was the only Ranger to have a good night at the plate, going 3 for 4.  Only twice did Texas get runners in scoring position.

The Rangers and Phillies meet again Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia.