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Harrison, Moreland lead Rangers over Royals

Posted: 8:18 PM Aug 3, 2012
Reporter: Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Matt Harrison gave the beleaguered Texas pitching staff a strong start, Mitch Moreland hit a three-run homer and the Rangers defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 on Friday night.

The Rangers starters had allowed at least six runs in the previous four games, but Harrison (13-6) held the Royals to two runs and eight hits in 6 2-3 innings. Harrison, who went 1-3 in July, walked three and struck out three, departing after 109 pitches.

Moreland's home run in the seventh inning came off Royals lefty relief specialist Jose Mijares, who had not yielded a home run to a left-handed hitter this season. Moreland hit an 0-2 pitch out to right with Michael Young and Geovany Soto aboard.

Jeremy Guthrie (3-11) held the Rangers to three runs and six hits over six-plus innings.