David Murphy paced Texas with a double and three RBI. Julio Borbon helped by driving in two runs. Rich Harden got the starting nod and allowed four runs on just two hits, while striking out four in 2 2/3 innings.
The Texas Rangers have acquired pitcher Edwar Ramirez from the New York Yankees in exchange for cash considerations. Ramirez, who will turn 29 later this month, was a solid 5-1 with a 3.55 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 55 appearances during the 2008 season.
Juan Rivera and Kendry Morales both went 2- for-3 with two RBI to pace the Los Angeles Angels over the Texas Rangers, 13-9, in Cactus League action. Ian Kinsler and Toby Hall both drove in runs to lead the Rangers.
Leury Garcia drove in the lone run for the Rangers, who got a run scored from Esteban German. Tommy Hunter got the loss as he gave up an unearned run on one hit in two innings of starting action.
Scott Thorman had a two-run single in the eighth inning to help the Kansas City Royals double up the Texas Rangers, 4-2, in Cactus League action. Nelson Cruz and Max Ramirez both had an RBI for the Rangers. Scott Feldman gave up a run on three hits in two innings. See photos here
2009 marks Eric Nadel's 31st season as part of Texas Rangers broadcasting and his 14th as the lead radio voice for the Texas Rangers Radio Network. Eric was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and attended Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science.
Before beginning his tenure with the Rangers in 1979, Eric was the radio voice for the Dallas Blackhawks hockey team and the Dallas Diamond women's basketball team. Eric was part of the radio and television broadcasts for the Rangers until 1981 and then teamed with the late Mark Holtz for the next 13 years on the Rangers Radio Network. In 1995, Eric became the lead voice for the club.
Eric also produces a special feature called "Page From Baseball's Past" that can be heard at 8:45 a.m. and kicking off the game broadcasts during the Rangers season. Along with his radio and television work, Eric has written several books including "Texas Rangers: The Authorized History." In the off season Eric sometimes can be found calling games in Latin America, as he has taught himself to speak fluent Spanish.
Eric was elected to the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991 and resides in Dallas with this wife, Jeannie, and their dog, Nemo.
Dave Barnett (born April 27, 1958 in Denton, Texas) is an American basketball, football, and baseball sportscaster who has served as the announcer for the NBA's San Antonio Spurs from 1988 to 1996 and the Dallas Mavericks from 1981 to 1988. He also broadcasted Texas Rangers games in 1990. He will continue broadcasting duties with the Rangers beginning in 2009, serving as a radio broadcaster and also occasional television play-by-play commentary. He also does play-by-play for Chicago Bears preseason games. Barnett is a 1978 graduate of the North Texas University.
The Texas Rangers Radio Network broadcasts Rangers games all season long, for fans who may be a little further away from Rangers Ballpark in Arlington than they may like. Click here for a list of affiliates to find a station near you.
Game & Broadcast Schedule
Texas Rangers: September & October 2009
Games with asterisks are broadcast on NewsRadio 1080 KRLD.
Tue, Sep 1
Toronto *Double Header*
4:05 & 7:05 pm
Wed, Sep 2
Toronto
7:05 pm
Fri, Sep 4
@Baltimore
6:05 pm
*Sat, Sep 5
@ Baltimore
6:05 pm
*Sun, Sep 6
@ Baltimore
12:35 pm
Mon, Sep 7
@ Cleveland
5:05 pm
Tue, Sep 8
@ Cleveland
6:05 pm
Wed, Sep 9
@ Cleveland
11:05 AM
Fri, Sep 11
Seattle
7:05 pm
*Sat, Sep 12
Seattle
7:05 pm
*Sun, Sep 13
Seattle
2:05 pm
Mon, Sep 14
Oakland
7:05 pm
Tue, Sep 15
Oakland
7:05 pm
Wed, Sep 16
Oakland
7:05 pm
Fri, Sep 18
LA Angels
7:05 pm
*Sat, Sep 19
LA Angels
7:05 pm
*Sun, Sep 20
LA Angels
2:05 pm
Mon, Sep 21
@ Oakland
9:05 pm
Tue, Sep 22
@ Oakland
9:05 pm
Wed, Sep 23
@ Oakland
9:05 pm
Thu, Sep 24
@ Oakland
2:35 pm
Fri, Sep 25
Tampa Bay
7:05 pm
*Sat, Sep 26
Tampa Bay
7:05 pm
*Sun, Sep 27
Tampa Bay
2:05 pm
Mon, Sep 28
@ LA Angels
9:05 pm
Tue, Sep 29
@ LA Angels
9:05 pm
Wed, Sep 30
@ LA Angels
9:05 pm
Thu, Oct 1
@ LA Angels
5:05 pm
Fri, Oct 2
@ Seattle
9:05 pm
*Sat, Oct 3
@ Seattle
TBD
Sun, Oct 4
@ Seattle
3:05 pm
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2009 marks Eric Nadel's 31st season as part of Texas Rangers broadcasting and his 14th as the lead radio voice for the Texas Rangers Radio Network. Eric was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and attended Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science.
