The Texas Rangers Keep Rolling Along Against the LA Angels

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The Texas Rangers Keep Rolling Along Against the LA Angels

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The Texas Rangers got another scoreless effort from a starter in the latest masterpiece during their 12-game win streak. Derek Holland can relate.

He enters off back-to-back shutouts for the Rangers, who will try to extend their longest string of victories in 20 years Wednesday night when they continue a three-game road set with the Los Angeles Angels.

Texas (56-41) is riding the second-longest win streak in franchise history, trailing a 14-game run May 12-27, 1991. The Rangers have outscored opponents 77-24 during this stretch and their starters have posted a 1.80 ERA.

“Our pitching staff’s done an incredible job in the last couple of weeks. And it goes without saying that we believe in our lineup,” designated hitter Michael Young said. “We know we’re playing good baseball, but in no way, shape or form are we satisfied. We’re happy right now, but we’re not satisfied. We’re capable of bigger and better things.”

Alexi Ogando was the latest starter to shine with eight innings of four-hit ball in Tuesday’s 7-0 victory in the series opener. Darren Oliver finished for the Rangers’ fourth shutout in the last six games.

One of them was pitched by Holland (8-4, 4.32 ERA), who struck out eight in a five-hitter Thursday in a 5-0 victory at Seattle. It came after his July 7 effort - a four-hitter in a 6-0 win over Oakland.

“That’s two in a row throwing the ball the way we know he’s capable of throwing,” manager Ron Washington said.

Holland’s only 2011 start against Los Angeles (51-46) was a 3-2 loss May 14 in which he didn’t factor in the decision. The left-hander yielded two runs over six innings, and is 2-3 with a 4.75 ERA in six career starts against the Angels.

Charlie Hough was the last Ranger to throw three straight shutouts in 1983.

Josh Hamilton, Adrian Beltre and Endy Chavez all homered Tuesday for Texas. Mike Napoli was 2 for 3 with two walks and two runs scored in his first game in Anaheim since the Angels traded him to Toronto in the offseason.

The Rangers have built a season-high five-game lead in the AL West over the Angels. Los Angeles was a game out at the All-Star break.

Torii Hunter struck out three times and walked once Tuesday a day after he turned 36. He’s 0 for 18 since the break, and 6 for 55 (.109) with 15 strikeouts over his last 14 games against the Rangers.

Dan Haren (10-6, 2.75) will take the mound after he had a four-start win streak snapped Friday at Oakland by giving up four runs and 10 hits over 6 1-3 innings in a 5-3 loss. He posted a 1.45 ERA during his run.

“I don’t know if Dan was as sharp as we’ve seen him,” manager Mike Scioscia said.

The right-hander is 4-6 with a 3.40 ERA in 14 starts against the Rangers, including 1-1 with a 1.52 ERA in four with the Angels. He did not receive a decision in his lone 2011 outing versus Texas when he opposed Holland on May 14, allowing two runs over 7 2-3 innings.

Beltre has given Haren consistent trouble over his career, going 21 for 46 with nine extra-base hits and six walks. The winning continues for the surging Texas Rangers.

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