(left)Nelson Cruz is a major reason why the Rangers have won four out of it's last five games. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)Over the last five games, the Texas Rangers have scored a total of 29 runs. Nelson Cruz alone has accounted for over 30 percent of the Texas offense with 10 RBI - at least one in every game - over the same stretch.
Even with Josh Hamilton slugging away to the tune of an MLB-leading .353 batting average, Cruz has been even hotter as of late. Since the All-Star break, Cruz is 12 of 23 from the plate (.521 batting average), has at least two hits in all five games, and has raised his average over 25 points since the break (.299 to .325).
Cruz is certainly capable of streaks like this, when healthy. In fact, in limited action this year he has 51 RBI in 55 games played. With Micheal Young, Ian Kinsler, Vladimir Guerrero, Hamilton and now Cruz, this lineup is as potent as any in the league.
I'm sure the Rangers just hope this guy can stay healthy so he's able to do this damage on a consistent basis.
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