Battle for First Place Set for California

Rangers sweep Rays at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

Updated 10:55 AM CST, Sun, Jul 12, 2009

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Scott Feldman allowed three hits in six innings, David Murphy had three hits and an RBI, and the Texas Rangers completed a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 5-2 victory Sunday night.

Feldman (7-2) gave up two runs, struck out two and walked four to help the Rangers win their fifth straight and finish a 6-3 homestand.

Frank Francisco got three outs for his 14th save in 16 chances.

The Rangers remain tied with the Los Angeles Angels for the AL West lead. Those teams meet in a three-game series beginning Monday night in California.

Tampa Bay dropped its fourth in a row and fell six games behind first-place Boston in the AL East.

Rays starter Matt Garza (6-6) gave up five runs and seven hits in five innings.

First Published: Jul 5, 2009 10:47 PM CST

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