It's been an up-and-down series in Seattle so far for the Rangers. Kevin Millwood made the start in game 1 and the Mariners hammered him for 7 runs on 9 hits in just 3 innings including a pair of homeruns by Richie Sexson and whoever this Balentien guy is. The Rangers only managed 3 runs off of Seattle start Jarrod Washburn, two of which came courtesy of Milton Bradley who also hit his 9th double of the season.
Game 2 was a complete reversal of fortune for the Rangers. Sidney Ponson made the start and dominated the Seattle offense allowing just 1 run over 7 innings of work. He picked up his 2nd win improving to 2-0 and lowered his ERA to a minuscule 1.33. The Rangers offense struck fast and early hammering Miguel Batista for 6 runs on 3 hits and 6 walks over 2 1/3rd innings, and added four more runs off Seattle reliever Baek.
The Rangers went on to win 10-1 thanks in large part to Michael Young, Josh Hamilton, and David Murphy who each drove in 3 runs. For Hamilton, it was his league leading 34th, 35th, and 36th RBI of the season and he also hit his 7th homerun of the year.
Vicente Padilla goes up against Erik Bedard in tonight's game 3.