BALTIMORE — Albert Suarez outpitched three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Texas 2-1 on Friday night, extending the Rangers’ latest losing streak.
Making his second start of the season after a lengthy stay on the disabled list, the 39-year-old Scherzer allowed two runs and four hits in 5 1/3 innings. In the process, the right-hander reached another milestone and gave hope of helping turn around a disappointing season for the defending World Series champions.
For that to happen, the Rangers (37-45) need more production from their hitters. Scherzer (1-1) held off the Orioles’ potent offense, but Texas managed just four hits and its only run came in the seventh inning, when two Orioles relievers walked four times, the last with the bases loaded.
Suárez (4-2) allowed three hits, without a walk, in six innings. The 34-year-old pitcher shook off a two-game skid in which he allowed a combined eight runs and 16 hits in 8 2/3 innings.
Craig Kimbrel pitched the ninth for his 18th save in 22 attempts.
For the Rangers, Dominican Leody Taveras went 1 for 3 with an RBI. Cuban Adolis García was 0 for 3 with one run scored.
For the Orioles, Dominican Jorge Mateo went 1 for 3 with one run scored. Venezuelan Anthony Santander 4-1.
