On this date in Texas Rangers history, one pitcher ended up with 10 strikeouts and 10 walks in a single game, a first in the teams history. On September 1, 1990, the Rangers were on the road
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Christian Yelich Jersey also walked 10 of them, too.Witt ended up with win No. 14, with Brad Arnsberg recording his eighth hold and Kenny Rogers recording his 13th save. Witt joined a list of luminaries to have 10 strikeouts and 10 walks in a single game. That included his teammate at the time, Nolan Ryan, who had 10 walks and 19 strikeouts for the California Angels on June 14, 1974. Only two pitchers have done it twice Bob Feller and Sam McDowell. The Rangers needed every bit of Witts quality start, as they won, 3-2.
Jeff Locke Jersey The offense came primarily from Rafael Palmeiro, who drove in two runs on one hit. Gary Pettis was the only Ranger with two hits that afternoon. He, Jeff Kunkel and
Wei-Yin Chen Jersey Julio Franco scored the Rangers three runs. Scroll to ContinueAlso on this date September 1, 2009: The Rangers won both ends of a doubleheader with the Toronto Blue Jays. Frank Francisco saved both games and Josh Hamilton ended a 23-game home run drought. More From SI's :
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