Angels starter John Lackey was gone only two pitches into his season debut. 

Angels starter John Lackey's season debut lasted only two pitches. 

Ian Kinsler may have been targeted by the Los Angeles Angels after a two-homer performance. 

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Rangers closer Frank Francisco was put on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, even after completing a bullpen session in which he felt no pain. 

--Beating Los Angeles LHP Joe Saunders gave the Rangers an AL-high of nine wins in games in which the opposition started a lefty. 

--CF Josh Hamilton appeared to hit a meaningless two-run homer in the eighth inning, but it did end up providing the difference in the final score. 

The Rangers beat the team favored to win the AL West Friday night. 

--Beating Los Angeles LHP Joe Saunders gave the Rangers an AL-high of nine wins in games in which the opposition started a lefty. 

--CF Josh Hamilton appeared to hit a meaningless two-run homer in the eighth inning, but it did end up providing the difference in the final score. 

The Rangers beat the team favored to win the AL West Friday night. 

It would be one thing if Joe Saunders couldn't win in a National League park, where theAngels rarely visit, or an American League East or Central stadium, where theAngels go once or twice a year. 

The latest challengers to the throne looked a lot like the crown holders themselves Friday night, all decked out were the Texas Rangers in their bright red jerseys and caps. 

Ian Kinsler homered twice, Andruw Jones drove in three runs and the AL West-leading Texas Rangers held on for their fifth straight victory, 10-8 over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. 

Coming off only their third loss in 12 games, the Los Angeles Angels hope to get a big boost with the expected return of ace John Lackey.