The Texas Rangers lost to the Boston Red Sox on Monday afternoon with a score of 8-3. Going up against the pitching of Clay Buchholz and the rest of the Boston bullpen, the Rangers struck out 10 times and were only able to get three runs.
Michael Young and Josh Hamilton each had a pair of doubles with Gerald Laird and David Murphy each picking up a double. Laird was able to pick up his 10th RBI of the year and Hamilton picked up his 19th RBI.
Kason Gabbard was the opening pitcher for the Rangers throwing for only two innings before coming out giving up no hits and three walks. Gabbard hurt his back when he was pitching to Kevin Youkilis in the second inning.
Dustin Nippert was brought in for 2.1 innings and picked up the loss putting him at 1-2 for the year after allowing nine hits and eight runs. Franklyn German and Joaquin Benoit were brought in to finish the game.. All together the Rangers bullpen gave up 12 hits, eight runs, and eight walks.
Tonight the Texas Rangers will take on the Tiger in Detroit for the first of a three game series.
