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Wang sharp, Jays complete four-game sweep of Rangers

Chien-Ming Wang's terrific start and three Toronto home runs capped the Blue Jays' four-game sweep, 7-2, and sent the Texas Rangers to their longest losing streak in three years.Wang (1-0) gave up seven hits in seven scoreless innings, struck out five and walked two in picking up his first victory of the season.Adam Lind hit a three-run homer, J.P. Arencibia added a two-run shot and Colby Rasmus also went deep for the Jays, who have rattled off five straight wins for the first time since July 8-15, 2011.The Rangers have gone the other way and are in the midst of their first six- game slide since April 15-21, 2010. Texas has not had a starting pitcher earn a winning decision all month and has scored just eight runs during its skid.Derek Holland (5-4) was charged with four runs on 10 hits over six-plus frames to take the latest loss.Arencibia launched a two-run blast into the first row of seats in left field in the second inning, and Rasmus turned on a breaking ball and hit it off the ri...

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  4. Derek Holland sharp in final tuneup, Rangers lose to their Triple-A affiliate 4-3

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  5. Derek Holland's pitching, Nelson Cruz's 2-run double help Rangers beat Angels 4-3

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  7. Ortiz's homer in ninth inning lifts Red Sox over Rangers

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  8. Wacha debut a wash, Cardinals lose 4-2 to Royals

    Anticipation was the toughest part of the game-day experience for Michael Wacha.Before making his major league debut, the St. Louis Cardinals pitcher had to wait out...

  9. Rangers trim Red Sox thanks to Andrus

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  10. Angels' Vargas earns AL Pitcher of the Month

    Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hurler Jason Vargas has been named the American League Pitcher of the Month for May.Vargas compiled a perfect 5-0 record with a 2.30 ER...

  11. Rangers, Blue Jays get acquainted north of the border

    The Texas Rangers pay a visit to Rogers Centre on Friday to open a three-game set with the Toronto Blue Jays, in what is the first of seven meetings over the next 10...

  12. Holland , Kinsler lead Texas to win over Brewers

    Derek Holland allowed one run over seven shaky innings and the Texas Rangers benefited from two Milwaukee baserunning blunders to beat the Brewers 4-1 Wednesday nigh...

  1. Jays shoot for first 4-game road sweep of Rangers

    The Toronto Blue Jays look to remain the hottest team in the American League as they take on the Texas Rangers in the final chapter of a four-game series at the Rang...

  2. Derek Holland pitches into 8th, Adrian Beltre homers and Rangers beat Mariners 3-2

    Derek Holland pitched into the eighth and Adrian Beltre hit a two-run homer to help the Texas Rangers hang on against the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Friday night at Saf...

  3. Red-hot Holland goes for Rangers against Red Sox

    Derek Holland goes after his fifth consecutive winning decision on Thursday when the Texas Rangers close out a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway...

  4. Holland guides Rangers past Royals

    Derek Holland capped off a perfect month of May with a seven-inning performance to help the Texas Rangers take a 7-2 win over the Kansas City Royals to open a three-...

  5. Holland gets nod for Texas in opener with Royals

    Derek Holland should be happy that May has 31 days in it.The Texas hurler looks to close out the month perfect on Friday night when the Rangers play host to the Kans...

  6. Derek Holland pitches four-hitter as Rangers beat Blue Jays 3-0

    A feisty mound meeting with manager Ron Washington sure fired up Derek Holland.Holland pitched a four-hitter to win his fourth straight decision, Mitch Moreland and ...

  7. Rangers place LHP Derek Holland on 15-day disabled list (shoulder fatigue); recall Scheppers

    The Texas Rangers placed left-hander Derek Holland on the 15-day disabled list Thursday because of a fatigued left shoulder.Holland (5-4) has been dealing with a sto...

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