ARLINGTON -- Rangers left-handed ace Cole Hamels continues to be a potential trade target for contenders as the non-waiver Trade Deadline nears, but he never found his rhythm and couldn't escape the big inning on Sunday against the White Sox.
Hamels allowed a five-run fifth inning to Chicago in the Rangers' 10-5 loss at Globe Life Park. He also gave up a season-high seven earned runs and nine hits, which matched his high for the year.
The game was tied at 2 entering the fifth. Hamels struck out Adam Engel with one out in the inning, but Engel reached on a wild pitch.