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Rays squeeze out 7-6 victory over Texas

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Story Created: Sep 27, 2009 at 6:13 PM EST

Story Updated: Sep 27, 2009 at 6:13 PM EST


ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Fernando Perez drove home the go-ahead run with a squeeze bunt in the ninth inning for Tampa Bay, which
overcame a five-run deficit to beat Texas 7-6 on Sunday, spoiling
the Rangers' home finale and hurting their already slim playoff
hopes.

The Rangers led 5-0 when Brandon McCarthy threw his last pitch
with two outs in the eighth, after an error by third baseman Chris
Davis extended the inning. Four relievers faltered after that.

Ben Zobrist hit a two-run single in the eighth and ninth for
Tampa Bay, which avoided its second sweep in Texas this season.

Nelson Cruz and Marlon Byrd homered for Texas (86-69), which
opens a four-game series Monday against the AL West-leading Los
Angeles Angels.

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