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- Updated: June 4, 2016
ARLINGTON — The Rangers opened the battle for first place in the American League West with a 7-3 victory over the Mariners at Globe Life Park on Friday night. The Rangers have won 10 of 13 and are now one game ahead of the Mariners in the division.
Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre, batting in the cleanup spot, was the first to get to Mariners starter Taijuan Walker, hitting a three-run home run in the first inning and a two-run double in the third. Hitting in front of Beltre, Jurickson Profar, Ian Desmond and Nomar Mazara were a combined 8-for-13 with two walks and six runs scored.
Walker allowed six runs in five innings and lost his sixth straight decision. The Mariners entered the game with a 19-8 record on the road but didn’t arrive to their hotel until after 4:30 a.m., having to take a late flight from San Diego after their stunning 16-13 victory over the Padres. The Rangers were off on Thursday.
Yu Darvish earned his second win in two starts since his return from Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery. He allowed three runs, struck out five and walked one over 5 2/3 innings.
MOMENTS THAT MATTEREDBeltre doubles past Pudge: Beltre’s double in the third was No. 573 in his career, passing Ivan Rodriguez for 24th all-time. The five RBIs gave him 1,507 for his career, two more than Mickey Mantle for 53rd all-time.
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