The Texas Rangers had a 4-0 lead after three innings, but then gave up seven un-answered runs to lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers by the score of 7-4.  With the loss, the Rangers record dropped to 5-9.

Josh Rupe who came in after Kevin Millwood left the game in the 6th inning picked up the loss.  Rupe pitched two innings and gave up three earned runs.  Millwood gave up four earned runs in his five innings of action.  Both pitcher stunk it up.

Ian Kinsler, Michael Young, Milton Bradley, and David Murphy all had one RBI each for the Rangers.

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The Texas Rangers finally gave starting pitcher Kevin Millwood enough run support for him to earn a victory.  Millwood beat the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday by the score of 3-1.  It was Millwoods first win of the season, even though he could easily be 2-0 on the season if he would have had some run support.

After Millwood pitched seven strong innings, Joaquin Benoit and C.J. Wilson both pitched a scoreless inning.  Wilson picked up the save which was his second of the season.

At the plate, Josh Hamilton led the Rangers with two RBI’s.  Michael Young also had two hits and an RBI.

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