Angels drop rubber match in slugfest vs. Rangers

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ARLINGTON — Sparked by Nomar Mazara’s home run and big production from the lower half of the order, the Rangers outlasted the Angels, 15-9 on Wednesday afternoon. The Rangers have won five of their last six, including two of three from the Angels.

Mazara, hitting in the No. 5 spot, had the memorable blast of the afternoon with his home run to lead off the second inning. But the bottom four hitters in the lineup — Ryan Rua, Mitch Moreland, Elvis Andrus and Bobby Wilson — were a combined 10-for-16 with eight runs scored and five runs batted in. Wilson had four hits, a career high for him and the most by a Rangers player this season.

Colby Lewis picked up the win despite allowing six runs in five innings. Angels starter Hector Santiago also allowed six runs, but was knocked out in the third …

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