Brayan Pena ripped a two-run single as part of a four-run first inning and the Kansas City Royals never looked back en route to a 7-4 victory and a sweep of the Texas Rangers in a two-game series.
Kendrys Morales broke a seventh-inning tie with a sacrifice fly, helping the visiting Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim beat the Texas Rangers, 4-2, in the middle installment of a three-game series.
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will try to gain ground on the AL West-leading Texas Rangers today as the division rivals take the field in the second of a three-game series in Arlington.
Josh Hamilton belted two home runs and Mitch Moreland homered and knocked in three runs as the Rangers hammered the Angels, 10-3, in the opener of a three-game series.
Texas outfielder Josh Hamilton had a night for the ages on Tuesday. Tonight, he tries to help the Rangers secure a series win when they continue a four-game set with the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
Brandon Snyder belted a three-run blast and knocked in six runs as the Rangers pounded out 19 hits to beat the Orioles, 14-3, in the opener of a four-game set at Camden Yards on Monday.
Visiting Rushville, Illinois is like taking a trip back in time. Residents of the town north of Springfield know there is one person they can always count on.