Brewers Bombard Rangers

American League

Marc Newfield tied his career high with four RBIs and Dave Nilsson hit a three-run homer Monday as the Milwaukee Brewers routed Texas 14-8 and snapped the Rangers’ five-game winning streak.

Milwaukee scored five runs in the first inning and added four each in the second and third innings to open a 13-2 lead.

The Brewers had 12 hits in the first three innings, including six doubles.

Milwaukee has won three straight following a six-game losing streak.

Clearing the bases

Major League Baseball’s Executive Council approved New York’s acquisition of negotiating rights to Japanese pitcher Hideki Irabu from the San Diego Padres. The Yankees and Irabu can’t negotiate until the agreement is approved by the commissioner’s office in Japan… . Ivan Rodriguez of Texas extended his hitting streak to 14 games… . Baltimore’s Eric Davis was named A.L. player of the week.