Harrell delivers solid results in Rangers debut

ARLINGTON — This was just one start by Lucas Harrell. The Rangers are going to need a minimum of four more before Colby Lewis and Derek Holland come off the disabled list.

But on a blazing hot Sunday afternoon, Harrell did his part in the postseason drive with a gritty quality start in a 5-3 victory over the Royals to finish a four-game sweep at Globe Life Park. Four relievers followed Harrell to nail down the Rangers’ fourth straight win to put them six games in front of the Astros in the American League West.

“It was a gritty performance by him,” manager Jeff Banister said. “He gritted it out. He’s a grinder. He goes out and competes. That’s what we need. It allowed our offense to get in the dugout and score some runs.”

The performance came the day before the non-waiver Trade Deadline and at a time when the Rangers’ discussions having veered in a new direction. Texas has constantly said it was focused on pitching, but on Sunday afternoon, it was engaged in discussions with the Brewers about catcher Jonathan Lucroy.

There are still no indications if the Rangers will close a deal for Lucroy and there is still a possibility …

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