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- Updated: August 6, 2016
HOUSTON — Rangers designated hitter Carlos Beltran — just like Adrian Beltre — is finding out the benefits of continuing to play well in the latter years of his career.
Beltran had a run-scoring single in the fifth inning of Thursday’s 5-3 victory over the Orioles, giving him 1,509 RBIs for his career. That tied him for 55th all-time with Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle. They are also tied for third among switch-hitters.
“This year has been the year of little things like that,” Beltran said. “Mickey Mantle is one of the greats in baseball. I feel like tying or passing him is a great accomplishment. I’m proud of my career and I am proud of what I put into it. There have been a lot of ups and downs, but I’m still competing in this game I love.”
Beltran, 39, isn’t ready to stop now, even though the Rangers have him under contract only through this season. He may not be back with the club in 2017, but he certainly isn’t ready to hang it up.
“This is the game I love and I have a passion for it,” Beltran said. “I love baseball. I don’t know when I am going to retire, but as long as I can contribute and help the team, I want to be a part of it.”
Beltran went into Friday having played in 2,408 games, the fourth most among active players. Beltre is second with 2,669.
Beltran and Beltre both made their Major League debuts in 1998. They also have one more thing in …
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