Rangers pitcher Nick Martinez had a tough time against the Twins Thursday.
Martinez got knocked around by Minnesota, giving up nine hits over 5 2/3 innings. Josh Willingham proved to be a big problem for Martinez. He reached on a walk during his first plate appearance, drove in a run with single his second time up and hit a two-run home run in his third at-bat. Martinez wound up allowing four earned runs during the start. He struck out two and walked two.
Twins starter Samuel Deduno was just as bad, which allowed Martinez to escape with the no decision. Martinez's next start will come against the Orioles.