ARLINGTON, Texas, July 3 (UPI) -- Brad Wilkerson pounded three home runs and six RBI Tuesday, powering the Texas Rangers to an 8-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Wilkerson went 3-for-4 with a solo homer, a two-run homer and a three-run homer, as the Rangers picked up their third win in their last four games. It's the first time Wilkerson has ever hit three homers in a game.
Kevin Millwood (5-7) got the win after giving up just two runs on five hits without a walk over eight innings. Texas has won nine of its last 13 games.
Howie Kendrick went 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI for the Angels, who have lost five of seven. Ervin Santana (5-9) lost his third straight decision as he allowed five runs on seven hits in 5 1/3 innings while striking out 11 batters.
