Rangers Take Series Over Angels

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The Texas Rangers closed out a homestand against rival Los Angeles Sunday night with a 7-3 victory at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

Yu Darvish struck out 6 in 5 innings for his second win of the season.  Robbie Ross, Tanner Scheppers, and Joe Nathan combined for 4 shutout innings in relief.

Lance Berkman, David Murphy, and Ian Kinsler each hit home runs for the Rangers.  Kinsler was 3 for 3 on the night at the plate.  Nelson Cruz, Mitch Moreland, and Geovany Soto also got hits for Texas.  Berkman and Cruz have hits in every game this season.

Angels ace Jared Weaver came out of the game after 5 innings, giving up 7 hits as the Rangers handed him his first loss of the year.

The Rangers continue their homestand tonight against the Tampa Bay Rays.  Alexi Ogando will take the mound for Texas.  Ogando is looking to build on his 10 strikeout performance last week against the Astros.  Rangers reliever Joe Nathan could become the 24th player in Major League history to record 300 saves.