Texas Rangers vs Seattle Mariners

I covered the Rangers / Mariners game Monday night. It was mostly a boring game until the Rangers staged a come back in the bottom of the ninth, but then fizzled. I also photographed the Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki (51) for the first time... he has a very unique batting stance. Rangers lost 4-2.

Texas Rangers second baseman Andres Blanco (3) reaches for the high throw to second as Seattle Mariners Chone Figgins (9) steals second during a baseball game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington Monday, June 7, 2010.Texas Rangers right fielder David Murphy (7) watches as a fan catch three run homer hit by Seattles Mariners Michael Saunders (55), not pictured, during a baseball game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington Monday, June 7, 2010. Seattle Mariners Chone Figgins (9) is tagged out by Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler (5) while running to second during a baseball game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington Monday, June 7, 2010. Texas lost 4-2.Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki (51) at bat during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington Monday, June 7, 2010. A young fan in attendace during a Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners baseball game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington Monday, June 7, 2010. A Texas Rangers Six Shooter girl tosses a shirt into the stands during a baseball game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington Monday, June 7, 2010. Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Cliff Lee (36) looses control of the ball as he tags first base while attempting to force out Texas Rangers David Murphy (7) during a baseball game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington Monday, June 7, 2010. Murphy was safe on the play. Texas lost 4-2.Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Cliff Lee (36) grimaces after first base umpire Jeff Nelson(cq) calls Texas Rangers David Murphy (7) safe during a baseball game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington Monday, June 7, 2010. Lee did not have full control of the ball while tagging first base. Texas lost 4-2.

NASCAR and IndyCar weekend

Spent three days covering the races at Texas Motor Speedway last week. It was brutally hot all three days, and hit 100 degrees on Saturday, but I still had fun. 

Todd Bodine celebrates winning the NCWTS WinStar World Casino 400 in victory lane at Texas Motor Speedway Friday June 4, 2010.Scott Dixon's pit crew push their car back to the garage after practice for the Firestone 550k race at Texas Motor Speedway Friday June 4, 2010.F-18's, painted as MiGs, fly over during the National Anthem before the start of the NCWTS WinStar World Casino 400 race at Texas Motor Speedway Friday June 4, 2010.Saftey crews stand at attention during the National Anthem before the start of the NCWTS WinStar World Casino 400 race at Texas Motor Speedway Friday June 4, 2010.Ryan Briscoe fires off six shooters after winning the IZOD IndyCar Series Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday, June 5, 2010.Simona De Silvestro talks to the media after receiving treatment for minor burns to her right hand after her car caught fire in a crash during the IZOD IndyCar Series Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday, June 5, 2010.Safety personal make sure the fire is completely out on Simona De Silvestro's car after a crash during the IZOD IndyCar Series Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday, June 5, 2010. De Silvestro received minor burns to her right hand.

Ryan Briscoe (6) regains the lead from Danica Patrick (7) during the IZOD IndyCar Series Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday, June 5, 2010.Ryan Briscoe burns out after winning the IZOD IndyCar Series Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday, June 5, 2010.Milka Duno during the IZOD IndyCar Series Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday, June 5, 2010.Ryan Hunter-Reay (37) and Sarah Fisher (67) battle for positioning down the front stretch during the IZOD IndyCar Series Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday, June 5, 2010. Kaptain Robbie Knievel pumps up the crowed before making his "Above the Law" jump before the start of the IZOD IndyCar Series Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday, June 5, 2010.Kaptain Robbie Knievel makes his "Above the Law" jump before the start of the IZOD IndyCar Series Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday, June 5, 2010. Knievel jumped over four ambulances, a fire truck and several police cars, a distance more than 200 feet.

Former Dancing with the Stars contestant and country music star Julianne Hough preforms before the start of the IZOD IndyCar Series Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday, June 5, 2010.Pit road officials stand ready before the start of the IZOD IndyCar Series Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday, June 5, 2010.A-10 Thunderbolt Warthog ground attack planes fly over during the National Anthem before the start of the IZOD IndyCar Series Firestone 550 at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday, June 5, 2010.