ARLINGTON, Texas — Prince Fielder hit two of Texas’ season-high five homers and drove in five runs in the AL West-leading Rangers’ 14-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
After taking over first place with a 6-5 victory Tuesday night, Texas increased its advantage over Houston to 1 1/2 games going into the series finale Thursday night
Fielder’s RBI single in the first put the Rangers ahead to stay. The slugger pulled both of his homers into the second deck in right field, leading off the third and then capping an 11-pitch at-bat in the sixth with a three-run shot that made it 12-1. Mike Napoli, Rougned Odor and Bobby Wilson also homered to help Texas win its third straight game in the series.
Martin Perez (3-5) gave up one run over seven innings while allowing 10 base runners — nine hits and a walk. The left-hander struck out three. Dallas Keuchel (17-8) was the loser.
Via AP