Rangers blank M's Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Ramon Vazquez finished 4-for-5 and Ian Kinsler
hit a two-run homer, as the Texas Rangers blanked the Seattle Mariners, 5-0,
in the finale of a four-game series from Safeco Field.
Kason Gabbard, activated from the 15-day disabled list before the game, gave
up two hits with four walks and one strikeout over 3 2/3 scoreless innings
before leaving with bruised legs sustained in a benches-clearing fracas.
Franklyn German (1-0) allowed one hit and struck out three in 1 2/3 innings
for Texas, which has won three straight and seven of its last n... More...
Although Richie Sexson received a six-game suspension for instigating the fight on Thursday night, the M's have him in the starting lineup against the White Sox and batting sixth.
Richie Sexson has been suspended for six games by the MLB, according to the AP. He charged the mound and threw his helmet at Rangers' pitcher Kason Gabbard the previous night. The incident happened after the left-hander threw an eye-high pitch to Sexson in the fourth inning of Seattles 5-0 loss. Bob Watson, baseballs vice president in charge of discipline, cited Sexson for "violent and aggressive actions."
Miguel Batista is being hindered by pain in his push-off foot that dates back to last season, according to the Seattle Times. The ailment relates to a tendon in his foot that becomes inflamed if he leans too far forward on his toes and causes them to rub together. The pain becomes so intense that Batista will often take his shoes off in the dugout between innings and walk around barefoot because it puts less pressure on his toes than when he's wearing shoes. Batista has also often been spotted limping around the clubhouse after he pitches. He is battling a groin problem as well.
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