MINNEAPOLIS -- The Rangers defense let them down in the first inning, setting the tone for their worst game of the season. Vans Shoes Australia .Chi Chi Gonzalez recorded just two outs in his second start of the season, and Texas lost 17-5 to the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.Ryan Rua and Robinson Chirinos homered for the AL-leading Rangers, who had won five of seven. Rua and Chirinos each had two hits and two RBI.Max Kepler homered twice and set a Twins rookie record by driving in seven runs. Eduardo Nunez had four hits for Minnesota, which scored at least three runs in four of the first five innings.Gonzalez (0-1) walked two batters and gave up two hits in Minnesotas four-run first. He was hurt by poor defense, with misplays on three consecutive batters extending the inning.With two on and one out, Gonzalez snagged Brian Doziers comebacker, but Rougned Odor dropped the throw to second base, erasing a chance for an inning-ending double play. Kepler then grounded softly to first baseman Mitch Moreland, who threw home too late to force Nunez.Finally, Eduardo Escobar hit a potential double-play grounder, but shortstop Elvis Andrus dropped Odors feed. He recovered in time to retire Kepler, but that opened the door for Juan Centenos two-run single.Rangers manager Jeff Banister pulled Gonzalez after 38 pitches.You get into a situation like that -- young kid, could have pushed him to one more hitter, Banister said. Wherever that takes him, hes out of that game anyway. Im going to protect him.Cesar Ramos replaced Gonzalez and was charged with seven runs in 2 1/3 innings as the Twins worked their way through the Texas bullpen. The Rangers finally turned to backup catcher Bryan Holaday for the last four outs.Super frustrating, Gonzalez said. I felt good going into the game. I had my confidence up. Tough one to swallow.Tyler Duffey (4-6) was the beneficiary of the outburst, pitching six innings for his second straight win. He gave up four runs and eight hits.NEW BULLPEN ACE?Holaday entered with two out in the seventh inning and needed only 18 pitches to get the final four outs. He used a hybrid, as he put it, to retire all four batters on lazy fly balls to the outfield.I mess around pretty much every day, he said of his preparation for pitching. Obviously no one wants that, but when you play 162 games its going to happen. Im just glad I could help out and save some arms.Holaday said he had pitched once in Triple-A, retiring both batters he faced.Hopefully I dont get overexposed, he deadpanned.INTERNATIONAL SIGNINGSSaturday was the first day of the 2016 MLB international signing period. The Rangers announced deals with six players, including four from Venezuela -- outfielder Angel Aponte, catcher David Garcia, infielder Emir Velasquez and shortstop Jember Gutierrez. They also signed outfielder Daniel Quiceno from Colombia and outfielder Danny Drullard from the Dominican Republic.TRAINERS ROOMTwins: RHP Trevor May (back) pitched a scoreless inning for Triple-A Rochester in his injury rehab assignment on Friday. General manager Terry Ryan said that May would pitch again on Saturday night, his first time pitching on consecutive days since he was put on the DL on June 10. Ryan said May is relatively close to returning to the Twins 25-man roster. ... SS Escobar left with a strained left hamstring. He is day to day.UP NEXTRangers LHP Cole Hamels has won four straight starts, giving up just two earned runs in 27 2/3 innings. Hell look to extend that streak on Sunday against Minnesotas Kyle Gibson, who earned his first win of the season on Tuesday. Gibson pitched seven innings in a 4-0 win over the White Sox. Cheap Vans Shoes Australia Free Shipping .com) - Yankee Stadium is the home of the Bronx Bombers, but on Sunday afternoon it will open its gates to host the latest addition of the Hudson River Rivalry. Cheap Vans Australia . Fernandez, coached in Toronto by former two-time Olympic silver medallist Brian Orser, scored 267.11 points and is the first champion to successfully defend since Russias Evgeny Plushenko in 2005 and 2006. http://www.cheapvansaustralia.com/ . He just needed to be his best twisting, turning acrobatic self. "I didnt need to be anybody else, I just needed to be myself and be aggressive," said Burks, who scored a career-high 34 points to spark the Utah Jazz to a 118-103 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.Joey Barton has arrived in Glasgow on Tuesday for a medical at Rangers, according to Sky sources. Barton, who has been offered a new contract at Burnley, where he was named player-of-the-year after helping them win promotion to the Premier League, suggested on Twitter on Monday that he had made his mind up about where he will play next season.The 33-year-old referenced the song Penny Arcade, a favourite among Rangers supporters, writing: Tough decision but its now made. Onwards and upwards from here. #Rollupandspendyourlastdime. Barton arrives at Ibrox earlier this month And he followed that on Tuesday morning with a message to Burnley fans, tweeting: Thanks to all the Burnley fans and everyone connected to the club. Amazing support this year that will live with me for a lifetime.Toughest decision of my professional life to leave an amazing set of people and a phenomenal culture behind. Barton is poised to leave Burnley Club is in a great place on and off the pitch with great custodians at the helm. Thanks again for the opportunity to represent your club.I was presented with an opportunity and challenge the competitive animal in me just could not turn down.The midfielder, who has one England cap to his name, visited Rangers training ground nine days ago and spoke with manager Mark Warburton. On Monday, Barton gave a clue as to where his next destination may be Warburton told Sky Sports News HQ last week he was a keen admirer of Barton, adding: Joey is a very talented player. Cheap Vans Shoes Australia. #160;Hes a Burnley player still.  Hes a very talented individual. He offers the experience and maturity that we need to add to the squad.They are Championship team of the year after a fantastic season for Joey, Im sure he has a lot of options. All we can try and do is show him what Rangers represents, the opportunity we represent and just see where that goes. Win a trip to Kansas City, USA! 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