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Rangers Sweep Defending A.L. Champs
Feldman, Murphy send Rangers past Rays.
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ARLINGTON (July 5, 2009)--Scott Feldman allowed three hits in six
innings, David Murphy had three hits and an RBI, and the Texas
Rangers completed a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a
5-2 victory Sunday night.
Feldman (7-2) gave up two runs, struck out two and walked four
to help the Rangers win their fifth straight and finish a 6-3
homestand.
Frank Francisco got three outs for his 14th save in 16 chances.
The Rangers remain tied with the Los Angeles Angels for the AL
West lead. Those teams meet in a three-game series beginning Monday
night in California.
Tampa Bay dropped its fourth in a row and fell six games behind
first-place Boston in the AL East.
Rays starter Matt Garza (6-6) gave up five runs and seven hits
in five innings.




