All-Stars Cruz, Young Power Rangers Past Mariners
Texas bats propel team to victory in Seattle.
Saturday, Jul 11, 2009 | Updated 12:15 AM CST
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Nelson Cruz (right) and Hank Blalock hit big home runs to blast Texas past Seattle Friday.
Hours after Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz found out he would join the American League All-Star team, he hit an upper deck home run to lead the Rangers past Seattle 6-to-4 Friday night.
Michael Young hit a three-run home run in the third innning and Hank Blalock had a solo shot in the second as the Rangers used their big bats to win on the road.
Young and Blalock are a combined 23 of 57 (.404) against Seattle this season with four home runs and 10 RBIs in seven games.
Scott Feldman (8-2) went 6 2-3 innings, allowing seven hits and two runs. He was 6-8 last season with a 5.29 ERA.
Frank Francisco had a routine ninth to pick up his 15th save in 17 opportunities.
Copyright Associated Press / NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Posted Friday, Jul 17, 2009 - 10:42 AM CST
