A.J. Pierzynski finishes off Rangers' rally over Angels
A.J. Pierzynski hit a tiebreaking homer with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers rallied from a late three-run deficit for a 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Texas Rangers
7
Los Angeles Angels
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEX | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| LAA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
A Pierzynski homered to right center (386 feet).
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
J Baker safe at first on error by pitcher S Downs, A Beltre scored, N Cruz to second.
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Error 6-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-6
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Play Result 5-6
N Cruz grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, L Berkman scored, A Pierzynski out at second, A Beltre to third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 5-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
A Pierzynski singled to left center, E Andrus scored, L Berkman to third, A Beltre to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-6
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
L Jimenez singled to left, H Kendrick and C Iannetta scored, L Jimenez to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 3-6
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Advancing On Play 3-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
C Iannetta doubled to left, J Hamilton scored, H Kendrick to third.
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
M Moreland doubled to deep left, D Murphy scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-3
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
C Iannetta hit sacrifice fly to left, H Kendrick scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
H Kendrick doubled to deep center, M Trumbo and J Hamilton scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-2
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 7-6
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
M Trumbo struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 7-6
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 7-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 7-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-6
M Trumbo batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
A Pujols lined out to second.
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Line Out 7-6
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Looking 7-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-6
A Pujols batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
M Trout flied out to right.
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Fly Out 7-6
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 7-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-6
M Trout batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
P Bourjos singled to left center.
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Single 7-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 7-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-6
P Bourjos batting
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Play Result 7-6
J Nathan relieved T Scheppers.
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Play Result 7-6
L Martin in left field.
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Play Result 7-6
C Gentry in center field.
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Start Inning 7-6
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 7-6
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Lineup Change 7-6
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Lineup Change 7-6
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Lineup Change 7-6
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Lineup Change 7-6
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End Inning 7-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
N Cruz grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 7-6
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 7-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-6
N Cruz batting
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Head to Head
TEX wins series 2-1
Injuries
Los Angeles Angels
- Jack Kochanowicz Out
Texas Rangers
- Cole Winn Out
- Jose Corniell Out
- Jose Butto Out
- Corey Seager Out
- Evan Carter Out
Lineups
ConfirmedLAA
Peter BourjosCF25
Mike TroutLF27
Albert PujolsDH5
Mark Trumbo1B45
Josh HamiltonRF32
Howie Kendrick2B47
Brendan HarrisSS35
Chris IannettaC22
Luis Jimenez3B16
Substitutes
Andrew RomineSS24
JB ShuckPH38
Tommy FieldSS74
TEX
Ian Kinsler2B3
Elvis AndrusSS18
Lance BerkmanDH27
Adrian Beltre3B29
A.J. PierzynskiC15
Nelson CruzRF32
David MurphyLF18
Mitch Moreland1B18
Leonys MartinLF17
Substitutes
Jeff G BakerLF10
Craig GentryCF71
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