A's Take Series With Comeback 3-2 Win

Texas blew a two run lead and the A's took two of three from the Rangers in Oakland. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

For the first time since the All-Star break, the Texas Rangers (64-47) have lost a series. Colby Lewis pitched six innings of one run baseball, but Darren Oliver struggled through 1-3 of an inning for his first loss of the season.

Texas Splits First Two In Oakland

Cliff Lee pitched yet another gem Friday night, but Saturday afternoon saw Rich Harden (pictured above, right) revert to old form in a 6-2 loss. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

The first two games of the weekend series between the Texas Rangers (64-46) and the Oakland Athletics (55-54) seemed to be a tale of two pitchers for the Rangers. While Cliff Lee dominated, going eight innings and allowing only one run, Rich Harden displayed the same traits that got him put on the D.L. nearly two months ago.

Texas Two-Step

Rangers take final two games of the series against the Mariners after an embarrassing game one loss. Micheal Young (above) hit a grand slam Wednesday, leading the Rangers to a 11-6 win. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

After a dreadful week at the plate, the Texas Rangers (63-45) broke out in a big way the last two games against the Seattle Mariners (40-69). David Murphy led the charge, hitting two home runs and knocking in five RBI on Wednesday and Thursday.

Offensive Slumber Continues - Seattle Wins 3-2

Mariners' outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and third baseman Matt Tuiasosopo (both pictured above)celebrate after winning their first game in over a week. Ichiro went 2 for 4 for the game, scoring a run. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Even with Josh Hamilton back in the lineup after a two game absence, the Rangers' offense continues to have trouble scoring runs.

Angels Close Out Series

Texas splits the final two games of the three-game set against the Angels as Jered Weaver (above) out-dueled Cliff Lee in the rubber-match 4-1. (AP Photo/Christine Cotter)

With Josh Hamilton out of the lineup for two straight games due to tendinitis in his right knee, the Texas Rangers (61-44) struggled mightily on offense. The Los Angeles Angels (54-53) allowed only two earned runs in the final two games of the series as the Rangers struggled to get anything going at the plate. The Rangers were 3 for 14 with runners in scoring position during this time with it's only earned runs coming of the bat of Vladimir Guerrero, a two run homer that gave Texas a 2-1 win Saturday.