TALK OF THE TOWN AUGUST 11TH:ALEX RIOS GOES 2-3, WINS IN FIRST GAME

Rangers at Astros

Let’s start, Top 7th, 3-1 Astros and Elvis Andrus blasts a 2-run shot to left and that ties the game at 3! Top 8th, 4-3 Astros and Alex Rios the rookie triples to deep center, that drives in a run and we are tied at 4!  Next batter and Mitch Moreland grounds out and Rios goes home and is safe at the play at plate that puts the Rangers up 5-4, that would be the final.

TEX  5 7 1
HOU 4 8 2

RANGERS (67-50) ASTROS (37-78)

Key Players

(TEX) Andrus       1-5 HR (1), 2 RBI
(TEX) Pierzynski 2-4 HR (13), 2B
(TEX) Rios             2-3 3B, RBI
(HOU) Carter        2-3 HR (20)

Pitching

W:(TEX) Frasor (3-2) IP, ER, 0 K
L:(HOU) Harrell (5-13) 2 1/3 IP, ER, 0 K

Rangers Starter: Holland: ND, 6 IP, 3 ER, 6 K
Astros Starter: Peacock: ND, 6 IP, ER, 5 K