GIDP - J Ortiz, Ra Hernandez. Team LOB - 8. Venafro pitched to 1 batter in the 8th. WP - Petkovsek, Crabtree. After rallying from eight runs down, the Athletics watched Alex Rodriguez drive in his sixth run of the game in the top of the ninth inning as the Texas Rangers posted a 9-8 victory.
Every season brings with it new challenges.
Up to a couple of days ago I have been trying to do too much. I'm just trying to sit back and wait now and let it happen. That rally went to waste as Texas regained the lead in the ninth. Chad Curtis singled with one out off Jim Mecir and former Athletic Randy Velarde delivered a base hit up the middle that put runners on the corners. Rodriguez followed with a single into center field to give Texas the lead.