Battle for First Place Set for California

Rangers sweep Rays at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

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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