Ian Kinsler strokes his 20th homer off Orioles pitcher Radhames Liz. (LM Otero/AP)
By Drew Davison / MLB.com
In the midst of the Rangers' ugly defeat, second-year second baseman Ian Kinsler joined the 20-20 club, socking his 20th home run to match his 22 stolen bases. Starter Edinson Volquez showed flashes of promise, but allowed five runs in 5 2/3 innings.
a-Grounded into a forceout for Fahey in the 8th. 1-Ran for Hernandez in the 8th.
BATTING 2B: Mora (22, Volquez), Markakis (43, Rheinecker). 3B: Bynum (2, Volquez). HR: Markakis (21, 1st inning off Volquez, 1 on, 1 out). TB: Roberts 3; Mora 3; Markakis 7; Hernandez 2; Payton; Bynum 4. RBI: Markakis 5 (108), Bynum 2 (11), Roberts 2 (56), Huff 2 (71). Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Huff; Markakis; House 2; Tejada 2. SF: Roberts; Huff. Team LOB: 11.
BASERUNNING SB: Roberts 2 (48, 2nd base off Littleton/Saltalamacchia, 2nd base off White/Saltalamacchia), Bynum 2 (8, 2nd base off Murray/Saltalamacchia, 3rd base off Murray/Saltalamacchia).