Josh Jung's two-run single capped a four-run eighth inning as the AL West-leading Texas Rangers rallied past the Cleveland Guardians 6-5 on Sunday, completing a three-game series sweep.
rallied past the Cleveland Guardians 6-5 on Sunday, completing a three-game series sweep.
Will Smith pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his 16th save in 18 opportunities after Cody Bradford pitched three innings. Cleveland's Steven Kwan and Semien hit homers to open each half of the first inning, only the second time that has happened this season. It previously happened on June 26 at Seattle, by the Washington Nationals' Lane Thomas and the Mariners' J.P. Crawford.
Texas' Martín Pérez pitched five innings and gave up three runs, all in the first two innings. It was an improvement over his previous outing – eight run allowed in 1 1/3 innings against Houston on July 3.The last Cleveland game featuring homers to start each half of the first inning was played on Sept. 14, 2015, at Kansas City. They were hit by Jason Kipnis and the Royals' Alex Gordon.
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