Gallo homers and Rangers use 6 pitchers to beat Angels 2-0
ARLINGTON, Texas Joey Gallo hit a two-run homer, six Texas pitchers combined on a four-hitter and the Rangers have consecutive wins for the first time this season after beating the Los Angeles Angels 2-0 on Saturday night. It was his first win for the Rangers since 2007, before the former starter was traded to Cincinnati for Josh Hamilton. Allard, the youngest Rangers pitcher, struck out six and walked one while throwing 94 pitches five days before his 23rd birthday. Simmons has been on the injured list since July 28. Rangers: CF Danny Santana (right forearm strain) is eligible to come off the injured list as early as Sunday.
Ex-All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton charged with child injury
LAKANAKELLER, Texas - KELLER, Texas (AP) - Former All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton has been charged with injury to a child after his 14-year-old daughter told his ex-wife that he had struck her. Here's the booking photo for former Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who was arrested today on a felony charge of injury to a child. This summer, he was inducted into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame. We are aware of the situation involving Josh Hamilton. Hamilton left the Rangers in free agency, signing a $125 million, five-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels before the 2013 season.