Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - Adrian Beltre hit three homers, including two
in the fourth inning and Mitch Moreland hit a grand slam as the Texas Rangers
trampled the Baltimore Orioles, 12-3, on Wednesday.
David Murphy had three hits, scored twice and knocked in a run for the AL West
leaders, who have won five of their last seven.
Derek Holland (8-6) allowed three runs on five hits and struck out five over
seven innings to snap a four-start winless stretch.
Nick Markakis went 3-for-4 and drove in all three runs for Baltimore, which
lost for the second time in five games.
Tommy Hunter (4-8) was tagged for eight runs on eight hits while walking two
over three-plus innings to lose his fourth consecutive decision.
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