Rangers clinch season series from Indians

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ARLINGTON — With their 7-0 win Saturday night, the Rangers took the season series over the Indians, 4-2, heading into the finale of a four-game set on Sunday.

The next time these two teams meet could be in the postseason, as they own the top two records in the American League.

“I think it’s always significant any time you can win a season series against any club, especially when it’s a club with playoff implications also,” Rangers manager Jeff Banister said. “They’re playing for the same thing we’re playing for — to be able to win their division and go and grind it out. So, yes, there is some significance.”

A.J. Griffin kept the Indians off-balance through six innings thanks to what he said were some of his best changeups all year. He delivered his first quality start since May 2 in front of a nearly filled Globe Life Park.

“A little bit of a playoff atmosphere, I suppose, tonight,” …

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