Marlon Byrd is an Animal

Marlon Byrd set a Texas Rangers franchise record Tuesday after nailing seven hits in a double header against the Cleveland Indians.

After suffering through fifteen scoreless innings, the Rangers took the first game 11-9 and the nightcap 10-5 to pull within two games of the Boston Red Sox for the American League wild card. They should send Eric Wedge a thank you card.

Josh Hamilton Returns Today

Josh Hamilton is making his return to baseball tonight when his Texas Rangers face the Los Angeles Angels.

Now a two-time All-Star, he'll be reinstated from the 15-day disabled list after recovering from abdominal surgery. He played in a doubleheader with the AAA Oklahoma City RedHawks this Sunday, going 2-for-7 with a double, a triple, and one stolen base, but was just 4-for-27 in six games overall during the rehab stint.