O's Waters can't match his debut

BALTIMORE - With Ian Kinsler and Josh Hamilton leading the way, the Texas Rangers emphatically ended an uncharacteristic hitting drought.

Kinsler broke out of an extended slump with a career-high five hits, including a homer, and Hamilton also connected to lead the Rangers past the Baltimore Orioles, 15-7 yesterday.

Held to one run over their previous three games, the Rangers matched their season high with 20 hits. Kinsler had more hits than in his last seven starts combined, scored three runs and collected three RBIs. He was 18-for-88 (.205) since the All-Star break and had not homered since July 5.

"He was very...