Despite pitching the Rangers first complete game since my birthday in 2006 (thanks for that, Kevin), Millwood couldn't garner his first win of the season. Last night's "W" goes to Jered Weaver of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (always funny) who is claiming he didn't have his best stuff but struck out six and shut out the Rangers through seven innings. Weaver is going to have to continue to pitch like that with Lackey and Escobar hurting.
Not-so-fun fact. The Rangers have only scored 9 runs in Millwood's last 7 starts going back to last year. That'll make pitchers want to come here.
Watching Torii Hunter last night, I still haven't decided whether we should have pushed harder for him. Wouldn't a Hunter, Hamilton, Bradley outfield be nasty? But 90 Million? Whew.
Still don't like to see our only run(s) coming via the long ball, but knowing that Darren Oliver is pitching, and getting the ball in meaningful situations, makes me wonder why more talented arms can't get it together. Good for you, D.O. And good for you, J.D. is the pile you pillaged from the Sox for Gagne.
For some reason I have a faint feeling that I'm supposed to dislike Jon Garland for a past meeting with the Rangers, but I can't remember what transpired. If you remember, let me know. Something more than just blanking us. Maybe a hit batter or some negative comments about Texas. Can't remember. That's what old age does to you.
Love your Sunday and keep rooting for Kansas. One win away from nailing this year's bracket.
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