Sunday morning Rangers things

Good morning, folks...

The Rangers beat the Astros, 8-3, yesterday.

Levi Weaver has his game story from the win.

Stefan Stevenson has his “Rangers Reaction” from yesterday.

Gerry Fraley has his “Instant Replay,” and says that things are getting tense between the teams due to the number of batters being hit by pitches.

The Rangers retired Pudge Rodriguez’s number 7 jersey yesterday. The ceremony included a speech from Pudge and a number of prominent former players, as well as many of those who had also worn #7 for Texas.

Rangers players said after the game winning on the night he was honored was special.

The Astros say they aren’t worrying about their poor record so far in the second half.

Ryan Rua was sent down to AAA yesterday to make room for Tyson Ross.

Robinson Chirinos and Martin Perez were involved in handing out backpacks to 1500 kids in Fort Worth yesterday.

Levi has his Baseball Texas Daily notes.