MLB: Texas 11, Oakland 2

OAKLAND, Calif., April 30 (UPI) -- Nelson Cruz bashed a three-run homer, one of three long balls hit by the Texas Rangers Saturday in their 11-2 rout of Oakland.

Michael Young smacked a two-run shot, singled and scored twice, and Mike Napoli added a solo homer for the Rangers, who cranked out 14 hits en route to only their second win in six games.

Colby Lewis (2-3) earned the victory, holding the Athletics to two runs on six hits and a walk over eight innings. He struck out six.

Oakland starter Brian Anderson (2-2) was raked for seven runs on nine hits over five innings.

Josh Willingham and Kurt Suzuki each hit solo homers for the A's.