Padilla made his first start for the Texas Rangers on Tuesday after finishing a five-game suspension for hitting Juan Rivera of the Los Angeles Angels with a pitch on Aug. 15. He pitched 6 2-3 innings, allowing four runs and 10 hits. He struck out two and hit two batters.
(Updated 8/24/2006)

Analysis: Padilla has hit 16 batters this season. He is tied with Dontrelle Willis of the Florida Marlins for the most hit batsman in the majors.