Ron Washington's mistake becomes a weapon against the Rangers.
He apologizes for "one-time use" of cocaine.
Nelson Cruz hit two home runs, and Josh Hamilton and Chris Davis also connected as the Texas Rangers scored eight times in the first six innings and cruised to an 8-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.
Ron Washington's players express their support after his admission of drug use.
The back field named for a Hall of Fame right-hander was overtaken by a bunch of lefties, and their hitting brethren, Wednesday afternoon as the first Southpaw Classic took place at Nolan Ryan Field.
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Angels defeat Rangers, 13-9
Josh Hamilton goes 2 for 3 in his spring debut.
Rangers Spring Training, March 6
Daily images from Surprise, Ariz.
Rangers Spring, March 5
Images from Surprise, Ariz.
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