Rangers Win Over Blue Jays

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Nelson Cruz provided all the offense needed for the Texas Rangers to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Saturday.

The Rangers could only muster 5 hits in the game, with Toronto starter Carlos Villanueva going 6 1/3 innings and striking out 4.  The top of the Texas lineup went 0-7 in the game.

Cruz’ home run came in the 5th inning after Adrian Beltre blasted a ground-rule double to right-center field.  It is Cruz’ 19th home run of the season.

Roy Oswalt started for the Rangers, going 4 2/3 innings.  Oswalt allowed only 2 hits while striking out 5.  Reliever Michael Kirkman gets credit for the win, pitching to two batters in the bottom of the 7th.

Joe Nathan earned his 24th save of the season for the Rangers.

The Rangers close out the road trip on Sunday in Toronto.  Texas will try to extend their 5 1/2 game lead in the AL West.  Matt Harrison will take the mound for the Rangers at 12:05pm.