MLB: Texas 5, Detroit 2

Hank Blalock hit a two-run double for the Rangers, who beat the Tigers for the first time since last September. Nelson Cruz had a solo homer and Elvis Andrus two doubles for Texas, which has won seven of its last eight games.

Winning pitcher Tommy Hunter (3-1) allowed one run on five hits in seven innings.

Hunter has allowed just three runs over his last four starts.

Curtis Granderson hit a solo homer for Detroit.

Armando Galarraga (5-9) gave up four runs on six hits in a seven-inning start.

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