Welcome back, Josh.

Some things I learned during today’s 10-9 win over the Red Sox:

1.   No run is ever safe at Fenway.  The Rangers were up 3-0 in the 1st, but quickly saw that lead disappear by the 4th.  They would then go up 6-3, but would give back 2 more runs in the bottom of the 5th.  They would then score 3 more runs in the 6th and 7th, but would then let the Red Sox tie it 9-9 in the bottom of the 7th.  Thankfully, the Rangers would score 1 more in the top of the 9th and Joe Nathan would

2.  Roy Oswalt should never ever pitch more than 2 innings.  Despite what he says.  Oswalt came in in the bottom of the 5th and (ignoring a passed ball by Soto, scoring a run) was able to strike out Shoppach.  He then proceeded to pitch a perfect 6th.  Then came the 7th… single, double, walk, home run… And we’re tied 9-9.  Sigh.

3.  I think it may be safe to say that Josh Hamilton has found his swing again.  After a 3-5 day, including a triple and a home run (his 30th), Hamilton has now hit safely in his last 7 games with 11 RBI.

4.  Replay never works in the Rangers favor.  Nelson Cruz hit what looked like a home run from where I sat, but was ruled a foul ball on the field AND after replay.  Sigh.  Thankfully, it didn’t matter.

5.  I don’t think we’re ever going to see Gentry play again.  Gentry has only had 1 start since July 29.  Yet Michael Young hasn’t sat since June 19.

6.  Matt Harrison had his shortest outing since May 2, lasting only 4 2/3 innings.  That said, it was announced that Harry had a stomach virus and was given fluids prior to the game.  So, there’s that…

7.  Alexi Ogando = Bad ass.  2 perfect innings.  2 strike outs.