Marcus Semien hit a three-run double to cap Texas’ five-run sixth inning, Wyatt Langford had two run-scoring hits and the Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Friday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Nathan Eovaldi allowed two runs and four hits and with one walk while striking out six in six innings as the Rangers won their second straight following a five-game losing streak.Semien lined a 2-0 fastball into the left-field corner after going 0 for 17 at the plate."It’s always good to have a big inning like that, especially in a tight ballgame," Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said.
Royals starter Brady Singer, seeking his first win since May 19, left with a 2-1 lead after giving up three hits and two walks in five innings with four strikeouts, leaving the bases loaded in the fourth.Kansas City has lost nine of its last 12 games while totaling 36 runs.Kyle Isbel, the Royals’ No. 9 hitter, hit a two-out solo home run, to open the scoring in the third inning.Isbel, who matched his season high with his fifth homer, left the game after four innings with low back tightness.
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