The Texas Rangers suffered one of the biggest meltdowns in club history, surrendering a seven-run fourth-inning lead en route to xx-xx loss to the Cleveland Indians in Cole Hamels’ first start since April 26.
The left-hander left with the score at 9-4 in the fifth but with the bases loaded. Dario Alvarez allowed all three to score, but the Rangers lead 9-7.
The Indians then scored five runs in the sixth against Tanner Scheppers and Alex Claudio, and added three more against Preston Claiborne in the seventh.
Elvis Andrus hit two home runs, and Adrian Beltre and Joey Gallo also went deep as the Rangers stormed to a 9-2 lead.