Battle for First Place Set for California
Rangers sweep Rays at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
Sunday, Jul 12, 2009 | Updated 10:55 AM CST
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ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 1: Designated hitter Hank Blalock #9 of the Texas Rangers celebrates a homerun with teammate Nelson Cruz #17 against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the fourth inning at Rangers Ballpark July 1, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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.
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Posted Sunday, Jul 12, 2009 - 10:55 AM CST
