Rangers rally for walk-off after Martinez struggles
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Jared Hoying lined a single in the bottom of the ninth to drive home the winning run and give the Rangers a 12-11 victory over the Indians.The Rangers trailed, 10-7, in the bottom of the seventh. But Jason Martinson hit a game-tying three-run home run in the
SURPRISE, Ariz. --
The Rangers trailed, 10-7, in the bottom of the seventh. But Jason Martinson hit a game-tying three-run home run in the seventh and a go-ahead double in the eighth. The Indians then tied it in the top of the ninth on a home run by
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Gomes continues to show he has made a strong comeback this spring after getting limited action in the second half of the 2016 season while dealing with a separated right shoulder.
Rangers starter
"I was getting ahead for the most part," Martinez said. "But my two-strike pitcher weren't there. I was leaving the ball up. I've got to do a better job putting guys away."
Indians starter
Indians Up Next: Reliever Zach McAllister is scheduled to start and work three innings for the Indians in 4:05 p.m. ET Cactus League clash with the A's on Thursday at Goodyear Ballpark. Dan Otero is also slated to pitch, along with bullpen candidates
Rangers up next:Mike Napoli leads the Rangers travel squad that will play two games against the Indians in San Antonio for Big League Weekend. Right-hander A.J. Griffin pitches against the Indians at 7 p.m. (CT) on Friday at the Alamodome. The Rangers will also have a squad playing the Angels in Surprise at 3:05 p.m. (CT) Friday with right-hander
T.R. Sullivan has covered the Rangers since 1989, and for MLB.com since 2006. Follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger and listen to his podcast.