Kenny Owens turned in a masterful performance in the latest edition of the Backyard Battle. The 2nd-year pitcher allowed two hits and an unearned run as the Rangers stunned the Redlegs 12-1 at Oak Grove Park on Thursday night.

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The Rangers put 4 runs on the board early in the top of the second inning. Kyle Moyer reached on an error, and Eric Becker followed with a single. Chris Ridl then hit a ball to the gap, but settled for a fielder's choice as Becker was forced at second. Mike Seebock drove in Moyer with an RBI single. Nick Gilmore had a bases-loaded walk, and Rob Pederson roped a double down the right field line to drive in a pair. 

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The hit parade continued in the third. With the bases loaded, Gilmore singled home a run. Pederson's ground ball out produced another. And Markus Neff got just enough of one to launch his first home run of the season giving the Rangers a 9-0 cushion.

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Rob Pederson's league-leading 7th HR, a 2-run shot to right, in the fifth inning increased the lead to 11-0. 

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In the bottom of the sixth, Redlegs shortstop Brad Malott reached on a bloop single to left and moved to second after a walk. Tyler Eaton then hit a groundball to first base that couldn't be handled cleanly, allowing the Redlegs to score their lone run of the night.

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Eric Becker's third hit of the game plated Pederson with the final tally for the Rangers in the top of the seventh.

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Owens registered his first career complete game, striking out 6 batters.