The Rangers sliding into the All Star break. Texas losing 4 of their last 5 games before the break, including 5-0 Sunday afternoon in Detroit. Justin Verlander throws a no-hitter for 6.2 innings. The no-hit bid finally broken up by a double from Mitch Moreland. Geovanny Soto singles for theo nly other Texas hit on the day.
Martin Perez struggles, giving up five runs on four hits in 5.2 innings. Three of the runs score on solo home runs in the first four innings.
Texas reaching the All Star break with a 54-41 record, their second-best ever at the break. They are two games behind the A's in the AL West.
The Rangers don't return to play until Friday when they host the Orioles.
