Pardon my temporary absence from blogging. I had a crazy end of the week (between car problems, a sick cat and extra work) and the games weren't all that inspiring either. As you know by now, I don't like writing negative things about my boys. I suppose it goes back to that, "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all."
Today, the Rangers beat the Rays' sweep by jumping out ahead early. They got on the board in the first inning with a David Murphy solo shot. Ramon Vazquez and German Duran decided they wanted in on the long ball action too, driving in a combined three runs with their homers.
Meanwhile Doug Mathis showed the better of his two selves and pitched well. Even the outing-ending home run wasn't a bad pitch -- Upton went and got a high one. I'm fine keeping Mathis around in the rotation for awhile if today's version shows up more often. Frankie Francisco and Eddie Guardado retained the win for Mathis, but C.J. Wilson had to add some drama in the bottom of the 9th. Single. Strikeout. Reach on error. Sac fly and run. Walk. Strikeout. Hello Win Column!
KISS: Again, it's gotta be Milton Bradley. Bradley was just 1 for 2, but he drew three walks. With Hamilton out of the lineup, the Rays were more hesitant to pitch to Bradley.
MISS: Brandon Boggs, who was 0 for 5 with three strikeouts and eight men left on base.
It was a strange game, with Michael Young (finger and strained groin) and Josh Hamilton (viral infection) both out. Hopefully the two days of rest (tomorrow's an off-day) will help them get back into gear.
Tom Grieve called his final game today before seeking treatment for prostate cancer. I wish TAG all the best and look forward to his return as Josh's sidekick.
Also, don't forget to vote for our OKL boys for the Triple-A All-Star game!
Tomorrow's an off-day -- the first of three off-Mondays this month. Any requests on something for me to write about?
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