By Noah Shelton @SheltonOKC

Arlington — After a shaky start to the first inning and an error from Ian Desmond, Martin Perez went on to finish the inning strong with three consecutive strikeouts and escaping while only down one.

The game seemed well-in-hand with a 5-1 Ranger lead going into the 7th thanks to a big five run second inning.

Total disaster then ensued in the 7th with the Orioles putting up 9 runs on 7 hits and 4 home runs. The Rangers would never recover.

The final, on a Friday night, grew to an 11-5 Ranger loss as the strong Baltimore batters finally showed us why they are the AL’s best record.

(SP) Martin Perez

Exited game in top of 7th, 0 out, after allowing a 2 run HR. Score 5-3 Rangers.

Innings Pitched: 6
Batters Faced: 23
Pitch Count: 102
Hits: 6
Walks: 2
Strikeouts: 6
Earned Runs: 2
Home Runs Allowed: 1
Season ERA: 3.44 (down from 3.65)
HBiP: .357
GDP: Caused 3 ground balls into double plays
Decision: n/a

Relief Pitching

Tom Wilhelmson
Entered game top 7th, 0 outs, with nobody on base. Score 5-3 Rangers.

Innings Pitched: 2/3
Batters Faced: 7
Pitch Count: 23
Hits: 5
Earned Runs: 5
Home Runs Allowed: 2
Season ERA: 22.50 (up from 3.44)
Decision: Blown Save and Loss
Andrew Faulkner
Entered game top 7th, 2 out, with runner on first base. Score 5-3 Orioles.

Innings Pitched: 1 1/3
Batters Faced: 7
Pitch Count: 3
Hits: 2
Walks: 1
Earned Runs: 3
Home Runs Allowed: 2
Season ERA: 8.31 (up from 3.00)
Decision: n/a
Alex Claudio
Entered game top 9th with the score 11-5 Orioles.

Innings Pitched: 1
Batters Faced: 3
Pitch Count: 9
Hits: 0
Season ERA: 0.00 (Appeared in 2 games this season and faced 11 batters)
Decision: n/a