Ian Kinsler (right) celebrates after hitting a first-inning homer. (Rob Carr/AP)
By T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com
There were homers aplenty at Camden Yards, but the Rangers -- especially Ian Kinsler -- had the edge. The leadoff man slugged a pair of dingers, one to open the game, and Chris Davis and Andruw Jones joined the fun to support Texas' pitching.
BATTING HR: Kinsler 2 (7, 1st inning off Hendrickson, 0 on, 0 out; 2nd inning off Hendrickson, 1 on, 1 out),
Davis, C (4, 2nd inning off Hendrickson, 0 on, 0 out), Jones, An (2, 3rd inning off Hendrickson, 0 on, 0 out). TB:
Kinsler 8; Hamilton 2; Jones, An 4; Byrd; Davis, C 4; Saltalamacchia 2; Andrus. RBI: Kinsler 3 (20), Davis, C (7),
Jones, An (5), Byrd (12). Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Cruz, N; Saltalamacchia. SF: Byrd. Team
RISP: 0-for-4. Team LOB: 6.
BASERUNNING SB: Jones, An (1, 2nd base off Hendrickson/Zaun),
Hamilton (3, 3rd base off Hendrickson/Zaun). PO: Andrus (1st base by Bass).
FIELDING E:
Young, M (2, fielding), Andrus (6, throw).