Rocker helps Rangers bury lowly Angels

Kumar Rocker put together a solid outing to earn his first career win as the Texas Rangers downed the slumping Los Angeles Angels 5-3 to finish a three-game sweep in Arlington, Texas.

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The former No.3 overall draft pick allowed three runs on five hits over seven innings to improve to 1-2 on the season for Texas. He struck out eight and did not issue a walk while throwing just 78 pitches.

Leody Taveras had a two-run double and Adolis Garcia and Corey Seager hit solo home runs as the Rangers won their ninth straight at home and set a franchise record with their eighth consecutive victory over the Angels. Texas are an AL-best 9-1 at home.

Texas outhit the Angels 11-5 with Seager, Dustin Harris and Kyle Higashioka each recording two hits.