Ogando No way this is happening. Ogando one upped his first start with a seven-inning, two-hit gem today, beating the Detroit Tigers 2-0. The Rangers are 9-1 and 3-1 on the road.
The myth that the Rangers are winning with hitting is getting debunked. If nothing else, Rangers hitters are opportunistic. Ian Kinsler's hitting .250. Elvis Andrus, .188. Yorvit Torrealba, .241. Julio Borbon, .190. Adrian Beltre, .195.
Ogando, out of all these starters, is the guy to watch over the next five years. For me, he's got the highest ceiling and the most potential. He left early with a blister, something I believe he dealt with in his start against the Mariners.
His line through two games:
13 IP - 4 hits - 0 ER - 3 walks - 8 K.
Ogando's 2-0. As are Derek Holland and Matt Harrison. Forget the front part of this rotation, the back half is the most fun. The Rangers have outscored opponents 18-1 in their last three. Scoreless in 25 straight.
The Rangers are going to hit a lull eventually, which will kill this buzz.
Notes:
1. The Rangers have beat Jon Lester, Felix Hernandez and Justin Verlander.
2. Mitch Moreland might have the best plate discipline on the team. And he plays half the time.
3. Ogando threw 79 pitches in his seven innings.
4. Darren Oliver's allowed two hits in 4.2 since giving up that homer to David Ortiz in the opener.
5. Neftali Feliz had control issues. Gets his fourth save. Tossing heat.
6. An early-season "who knew?" is Elvis Andrus sitting at seven RBI and Mike Young at just three.
