Sizzling Kinsler lifts Rangers over Orioles Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Ian Kinsler smashed a two-run home run to
help the Texas Rangers to a 5-3 win in the middle portion of a three-game set
with the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
Michael Young went 3-for-5 with an RBI, while German Duran was 3-for-3 with a
pair of runs scored for the Rangers, who have won four of their last six
games. Scott Feldman (3-3) picked up the win for giving up three runs on five
hits and four walks over six innings.
Nick Markakis hit a two-run double and Brian Burres was tagged for three runs
on nine hits in 5 2/3 innin... More...
Jamie Walker, who is recovering from left elbow inflammation, has set a target date of July 17 to return to the Orioles, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Our View:Walker wanted to return before the All-Star break, but he is more likely to report to Single-A Frederick and begin a throwing program while the Orioles are in Boston next weekend. The reliever is not worth waiting for as a fantasy prospect, as he allowed 12 earned runs, 28 hits (six homers), and seven walks over 21.2 innings.
Melvin Mora is not in Sunday's starting lineup, according to the Baltimore Sun. Aubrey Huff gets the call at third base, with Luke Scott serving as the DH.
Our View:Mora has been in a slump, but did register two hits and an RBI on Saturday against the Rangers.
Brian Roberts returned to the lineup on Saturday night, and in his familiar leadoff role he went 2-for-4 with a runs scored.
Our View:Roberts, rumored to be headed to Chicago all preseason, has continued to be a productive force all year for the Orioles with 54 runs and 22 SB for the Birds.
