SAN DIEGO -- On Monday night, they talked of frustrations.

On Tuesday, they unleashed them.

The immovable Rangers offense broke free for five first-inning runs Tuesday afternoon against San Diego in an 11-0 win. It was the most first-inning runs the Rangers had scored on the road since 2012. Nomar Mazara had a two-run double before there was an out, and Ryan Rua hit a three-run homer.

Here we should include a disclaimer: The Rangers did all of this damage against Jered Weaver, who once was a great pitcher, but now is reduced to a batting practice machine with a goatee. His fastball topped out at 83 mph and it dropped to as low as 79 mph. Weaver had allowed 16 hits, five home runs and 15 runs over 9 2/3 innings in his previous two starts. He allowed the Rangers six hits, including two homers, and seven runs in three innings.

So, maybe all the issues haven't been cleared up, but you have to start somewhere.

If nothing else, consider Tuesday a start.

"It's been challenging to put some runs on the board," manager Jeff Banister said. "But the thing I liked most today was that [the hitters] stayed with their singular approach even after San Diego changed pitchers. They were determined in their approach.

"Five days from now, a week from now, that's going to pay off," he added. "Our situational at-bats were good. But there are still some things we need to shore up."

A few things to note about the Rangers offense Tuesday:

Mazara, who was out of the lineup for two days to "unplug" and unwind, doubled in his first at-bat off Weaver to drive in the first two runs of the game after being hitless in his last 10 at-bats. Again the disclaimer: Mazara has loved facing Weaver in his short career, the first pitcher he faced in a major league game; he's 7 for 11 against him.

"It's always important to get results," Mazara said. "Everybody needs results. It's about time we see something."

The Rangers took seven walks Tuesday. They took five Monday. They have averaged 4.14 walks per game over their last seven games, more than a walk per game higher than in their first 27. After Monday's 5-1 loss, Banister had mentioned the walks as the lone bright spot.

Shin-Soo Choo took two of the walks and reached base four times as the leadoff man. He may get another opportunity at the top of the lineup Wednesday as the Rangers continue to search for something that will work.

The Rangers went 4 for 9 with runners in scoring position after going 2 for 25 over the previous four games. Mazara, Rougned Odor, Rua and Joey Gallo each had hits.

Briefly

-- After throwing 113 or more pitches in each of his last three starts, RHP Yu Darvish may be held to a shorter pitch count Wednesday against the Padres. He had five days of rest between the first two starts, but only four since he threw 116 against Seattle on Friday.

-- RHP Tyson Ross had no problems with his back after his simulated game Monday. He is expected to go to Arizona this week to pitch in two more simulated games and then could begin a rehab assignment.