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Royals slowed from start in loss to Rangers
- Updated: July 30, 2016
ARLINGTON — The Rangers have been seeking a starting pitcher other than Cole Hamels to pick up a win for over a month, and got just that from A.J. Griffin in an 8-3 win over the Royals on Friday night at Globe Life Park.
Texas increased its lead in the American League West to four games, and became the first team in the AL to reach 60 wins. The Royals have lost 10 of 14 since the All-Star break and dropped to 17-34 on the road.
Griffin gave up two runs over 5 2/3 innings to pick up his first win since April 26, and first by a Rangers starter besides Hamels since June 26. Eric Hosmer’s two-run homer in the sixth was one of just three hits Griffin yielded on the night.
The Rangers belted three homers, two off Royals starter Edinson Volquez, to help fuel the win. …
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