Texas Rangers Keep It Going Behind Seager, Semien Power

The Texas Rangers won their fifth consecutive game with a 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday at Globe Life Field.

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ARLINGTON, Texas – Marcus Semien and Corey Seager each hit home runs to lead the Texas Rangers to their fifth consecutive win Tuesday at Globe Life Field.

The Rangers' 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays ties their longest win streak of the season on June 6.

"I think our hitting is going to carry us a lot of nights, but when we win these close games, it's definitely pitching and defense," said Semien, who was 3 for 4.

Seager's three-run homer in the seventh put Texas up 5-1.

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Nathan Eovaldi (11-3) earned the win after holding the Rays scoreless over six innings.

The Texas win coupled with the Houston Astros' loss to the Colorado Rockies increased the Rangers' lead atop the AL West to 4 1/2 games.

The Rangers (57-39) go for the sweep of the Rays (60-38) at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday.

Rangers 5, Rays 3

Here are the notable moments from the Rangers win Tuesday night

Nathan Eovaldi Stifles Rays

Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi held the Rays scoreless on two hits and three walks over six innings to improve to 11-3. He struck out two.

Eovaldi worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the second after a double and two walks by inducing Francisco Mejia into a groundout to shortstop. He retired 10 of the next 11 batters before getting Brandon Lowe to ground out with two on in the sixth.

Semien Surging

Marcus Semien was 3 for 4 with a homer and two runs scored. The second baseman has seven hits in the five games since the All-Star Break.

Will Smith Perfect

Closer Will Smith threw a perfect ninth to earn his 17th save in 19 chances.

Up Next

 The Rangers go for a sweep of the Rays in the final game of a three-game series at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday at Globe Life Field.