Rangers Overpower Orioles

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The Texas Rangers exploded for 19 hits is a 14-3 thrashing of the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night in Camden Yards.

Adrian Beltre returned to the lineup, giving the Texas offense a spark.  Beltre scored the first run of the game off a single by former Oriole Brandon Snyder.   Snyder had a huge game, getting 3 hits and 6 RBI, including a 3-run home run in the 6th inning.

Michael Young and Josh Hamilton each hit home runs in the 9th inning, powering the Rangers to 7 runs in that frame.  Nelson Cruz, Elvis Andrus, and Beltre each hit doubles in the game.  Every Texas starter had a hit in the contest.

Starting pitcher Matt Harrison went 7 innings, allowing 3 runs on 6 hits.  Harrison struck out 3 and gave up 2 home runs as he moved his record to 4-2.  Alexi Ogando and Mark Lowe each pitched scoreless innings, with Lowe striking out the side in the 9th.

The Rangers (19-10) will stay in Baltimore for game 2 tonight at 6:05.