Jonah Heim Finds Justice While Leading Texas Rangers Over Chicago White Sox

Jonah Heim and Ezequiel Duran hit home runs as the Texas Rangers moved on from Tuesday's replay ruling controversy.

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Jonah Heim and the Texas Rangers put Tuesday's replay ruling controversy behind them in a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night. 

Heim's three-run home run in the fifth inning pushed the Rangers' lead to 6-1, a night after he was called for catcher interference on a controversial play that allowed the go-ahead run in a loss. 

It's Heim's 10th homer. He's the fourth Rangers catcher to hit at least 10 home runs in a season three times. He finished 2-for-4 with three RBI. 

Ezequiel Duran hit a two-run homer in the fourth to give the Rangers (46-28) a 3-1 lead. Texas won its second consecutive series. The American League West leaders also beat the White Sox (32-44) in a road series for the second straight season.

Rangers left-hander Martín Pérez (7-3) turned around some of his road woes, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks over seven innings. He entered the game 3-2 with a 6.50 ERA in road starts. 

Josh Sborz and Will Smith combined for the final six outs. 

Michael Kopech (3-6) took the loss after allowing three runs on four hits and three walks in four innings. He struck out five.

The Rangers are off Thursday before starting a three-game series at the New York Yankees on Friday. With that series, the Rangers will play 17 games in 17 days before the All-Star break.

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