Rangers 3, Mariners 0

ARLINGTON, Texas – Hank Blalock hit a tiebreaking homer off Freddy Garcia (0-1) in the eighth, and the Rangers (10-8) moved two games over. 500 for the first time since they were 30-28 on June 8, 2000.

Kevin Mench added a two-run double off Julio Mateo. Jay Powell (1-0) allowed one hit in two innings, and Jeff Nelson finished the seven-hitter against his former team for his first save.

Seattle, which has hit into 11 double plays over the past four games, lost its fourth straight.

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