Rocker brings down the house with career-high 9 K's after opener act (opens original article in a new tab)

Kumar Rocker struck out nine batters in five innings to help the Rangers beat Miami 4-3, following a first-inning opener by Tyler Alexander.

• Rangers used Tyler Alexander as an opener for Kumar Rocker in a game against Miami
• Rocker recorded a career-high 9 strikeouts and allowed two runs in five innings
• Rocker had a 9.69 ERA in first innings before the Colorado outing