The Texas Rangers picked up a nice road victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.  The 11-6 pounding gave the Rangers a 2-2 record on the season so far.

Kason Gabbard threw seven shutout innings for the Rangers, and had the Angeles batters thinking what in the hell pitch he was going to throw next.  Gabbard gave up seven hits, struck out four and walked two to earn the victory.

The big hit for the Rangers was a grandslam by Ben Broussard in the fourth inning.  That was kind of a dagger in the heart of the Angeles the way Gabbard was throwing the ball.

Josh Hamilton chipped in with three RBI while Ian Kinsler contributed with two RBI.  Michael Young also had one RBI for the Rangers.  It was a great showing by the Rangers as a lot of different players contributed in the butt kicking of the Angels.

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The Texas Rangers have locked up starting second basemen Ian Kinsler for the next five years with a $22 million dollar contract.  The contract also includes a club option for a sixth year which would push the total over $32 million dollars.  Kinsler should be very happy with this deal as he just locked himself up for life with that kind of money!

What do you think Rangers fans?  Could deal to keep Kinsler in Arlington for the next five years?

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