The Texas Rangers scored seven runs in the seventh inning as they went on to beat the Kansas City Royals 11-5 on Wednesday night. It was a good victory for the Rangers who will go for the three game sweep of the Royals on Thursday afternoon.
David Murphy led the Rangers at the plate as he went 3-5 in the game. A grand slam by Murphy in the seventh inning blew the game wide open. Murphy wasn’t down however, he also hit a solo home run in the ninth inning. Ian Kinsler and Gerald Laird both had two rbi for the Rangers as well. Josh Hamilton and Ramon Vazquez both finished the game with one rbi each as well.
Vicente Padilla improved to 8-3 on the season as he came away with the win in the game. Padilla tossed six innings while giving up seven hits and five runs. He walked three batters while stricking out two and giving up one home run. Jamey Wright, Eddie Guardado, and Frank Francisco all pitched one inning in relief and they all did a great job.
So will the Rangers come away with the three game sweep? Come back Thursday afternoon/evening and read our game recap to find out!
