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Game slips out of Detwiler's grasp after big walk

"I just felt like I couldn't throw a strike," Detwiler said. "I got behind everybody and threw a lot of pitches up. When you're out there and just hoping you're going to throw a strike, you know it's going to be a long night."

Detwiler gave up a three-run home run to Evan Longoria in the first inning. But Carlos Peguero pulled Texas within one with a two-run home run in the fourth. At that point, Detwiler seemed to be settling down and the Rangers were poised to finish the comeback.

Peguero's two-run homer
Peguero's two-run homer 5/9/15: Carlos Peguero launches a two-run home run to center field, cutting the Rays' lead to one in the top of the 4th inning

Then came the crucial walk that changed everything.