"Josh Hamilton came clean Friday about his relapse with alcohol, clearing teammate Ian Kinsler of any wrongdoing and praising the Texas Rangers for the support they have given since his "weak moment" Monday.

Hamilton did not take any questions during a news conference at Rangers Ballpark, but gave a statement that covered 12 minutes and many of the details that took place at two restaurants in North Dallas.

He consumed multiple drinks, though none in the presence of Kinsler, and the drinking eventually led to behavior that he said he regrets and was hurtful toward his family.

His focus has returned to his plan to stay sober, which starts with his faith and is aided by reaching out to his support network during times when he isn't as strong as he needs to be.

"It was just wrong," said Hamilton, the 2010 American League MVP. "That's all it comes down to. I needed to be in a different place. I needed to be responsible at that moment, that day, period, and I was not responsible. Those actions of mine have hurt a lot of people that are very close to me."

The Rangers, meanwhile, are preparing for more fallout from the incident with Hamilton, who has been battling addictions to drugs and alcohol that started nearly 10 years ago."