The Texas Rangers (77-67) are in sole possession of first place, defeating the Houston Astros (77-68) 6-5 on a walk off win. I can’t believe I just typed that, and I am absolutely giddy with excitement. Shawn Tolleson (6-3, 2.71 ERA) gets the win for the Rangers, and Oliver Perez (0-2, 3.96 ERA) takes the loss for the Astros.
Derek Holland (3-2, 3.77 ERA) started the game for the Rangers tonight, and Holland struggled for the second start in a row. Holland pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing ten hits and five earned runs.