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Rangers' Colon inches closer to Hall of Famer in dubious category with 3-1 loss to Detroit; why it doesn't bother him

DETROIT -- Bartolo Colon did not pass Dennis Martinez on Friday for the distinction of all-time winningest pitcher from Latin America.

Colon did move closer to Hall of Famer Bert Blyleven on another list: most career homers allowed.

Colon gave up two homers for all the runs in the Rangers' 3-1 loss to Detroit at Comerica Park. The homers were the only hard-hit balls against Colon, who allowed only five hits and no walks in eight innings.

"Never in my life have I been bothered by a home run,'' said Colon, speaking through an interpreter. "I am bothered most when I give up a walk.