Rangers hold off Rays to even series

10:57 PM, Oct 1, 2011   |    comments
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Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - Mike Napoli's two-run base hit highlighted a five-run fourth inning, and the Texas Rangers capitalized on some pitching mistakes from James Shields to earn an 8-6 victory to even their American League Division Series after two games.

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The AL West champions were able to bounce back from a 9-0 defeat on Friday, thanks in part to three hit batsmen, including a pair in the pivotal fourth. Shields uncorked a wild pitch during a strikeout that plated the go-ahead run.

Ian Kinsler had a two-run double in the sixth and Mitch Moreland knocked in two, including an insurance solo homer in the eighth.

 

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