McCarthy, Blalock, Byrd lead Rangers past A’s
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP)—The Oakland Athletics had Brandon McCarthy(notes) on the ropes in the first inning before the Texas Rangers right-hander executed a great escape.
McCarthy went on to pitch six strong innings, Hank Blalock(notes) and Marlon Byrd(notes) hit back-to-back homers, and the Rangers routed the A’s 14-1 on Saturday night
