Rangers Complete Sweep Of Astros

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The Texas Rangers completed a season sweep of the Houston Astros with a 9-3 victory at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

Colby Lewis earns the win for Texas, giving up just 1 run in 7 innings.  Lewis struck out 10 while allowing 3 hits.  It is Lewis’ 6th win of the year against 5 losses.

The Rangers scored 7 runs in the 6th inning, kicked off by Ian Kinsler’s bases loaded triple.  Michael Young then hit a single with 2 RBI, followed by an Adrian Beltre home run.  In all, the Rangers sent 11 batters to the plate in the inning.

Texas scored a run in each of the 7th and 8th innings to seal the game.

Texas (40-27) will put Matt Harrison on the mound Monday night as they open a road series in San Diego.