Despite a run in the ninth inning, the Rangers were defeated 5-4. Kumar Rocker had a tough night on the mound. He gave up five earned runs on six hits in 3.1 innings pitched. The Rays’ Shane Baz picked up his fifth win of the season. He struck out five batters in 5.0 innings pitched and gave up three runs.

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A HR and RBI double from the second baseman, and five solid innings from the starter get Tampa Bay to three games over .500.

Brandon Lowe went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBIs and the Tampa Bay Rays used a four-run third inning to top the visiting Texas Rangers 5-4 on Wednesday night.

Brandon Lowe hit a solo home run in the first inning and added an RBI double to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Texas Rangers 5-4