Rangers pitcher Nick Martinez flirted with a no-hitter, but ended up leaving in line for a loss in Saturday's game against the Angels.
Martinez was given an early one-run lead and made it stand up for a whole, as he kept the Angels without a hit until the sixth inning. Unfortunately, he allowed one run in each of the sixth and seventh innings once the Angels did finally get to him.
Martinez settled for a no-decision as the game went into extra innings, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk, while striking out three batters. The Rangers went on to lose, 3-2, in 10 innings.
Martinez has not won in his last five starts, as his record stands at just 1-4. He did lower his ERA to 4.22 heading into his next outing, set for Friday against the Twins.