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The Bitch For one night, at least. That's all we ask.
Riding a six-game win streak, the California Angels arrived into north Texas with the idea of pitching their aces -- Jered Weaver, Ervin Santana -- on three days' rest.
Dan Haren had his usual five days, and it didn't help him in the least tonight. The Rangers won 11-7 and chased Haren in the fifth.
Everything the Rangers were unable to do against the Boston Red Sox this week, they did tonight.
They bashed Haren relentlessly and then went after Jerome Williams for another four runs. In my opinion, it was the offense that suffered the most at the hands of the Red Sox. Yes, the pitching was bad, but the hitting was worse.
It resulted in Nellie Cruz getting knocked down to seventh in the line-up. Like always, Ron Washington's voodoo worked. He went 4-5 with two homers, a double and six RBI. Mike Young had three hits. Dave Murphy had three hits and a grand slam. Mith Moreland had a pair of doubles.
From top to bottom, they showed there wasn't an easy out in the bunch.
As for the pitching, Derek Holland was sensational, exactly what you'd want out of your No. 5 starter in a vital game. Pitched into the seventh, allowing a run, two walks and striking out six.
Most importantly, Holland kept the Angels at bay all night. As the Red Sox perpetually scored early in the game, the Angels scored one in the seventh. For six full innings, the Rangers offense had the opportunity to bury them. And they did.
The lead, now, is three games in the AL West. Need one of the next two.
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