Seth Smith connected for a solo home with two outs in the seventh inning Monday night, and the Texas Rangers’ offense couldn’t find the success that some many have against Baltimore Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman in a 3-1 loss.
Tillman entered the game with a 7.90 ERA, which in home games was a still generous 5.88. His career ERA against the Rangers was 5.40, but he and three relievers allowed only three hits.
Tillman allowed only two hits and one run, on a second-inning double by Jonathan Lucroy, and left after six innings in a 1-1 tie.