Game 24-26: The Sox beat up on Rangers.

Chan Ho had a good start on Friday night.

Astacio had his first 'eh' start on Saturday night. (I still feel his record is very deceiving.)

Drese had a downright awful start yesterday. However, they almost pulled it out at the end; but Foulke wasn't going to give up three runs.

So, not surprisingly, the Rangers lost two of three to the 'World Champion Boston Red Sox.' (Ha!)

To give credit where credit's due, Brocail pitched okay in two back-to-back appearances: but his ERA is now hovering at 6.55. Yikes! Almanzar is on the DL and Benoit is recalled to take his place. With Francisco gone and Almanzar shaky, it's going to be tough for the bullpen to match last year's performances.

Teixeira now has seven dingers for the year. Nice. Interesting lineup shift with Dellucci leading off with Soriano falling to the #5 spot behind Blalock. Perhaps Buck thinks Blalock and Soriano weren't giving Teixeira enough RBI chances. (Dellucci getting three walks is goodness, I think.)

Why Sandy Alomar is catching in the big leagues while Gerald Laird is feasting on AAA pitching is uncalled for.

[/sports/rangers/2005] permanent link