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Ezequiel Duran delivered a four-RBI performance, capping the night with a walk-off double that lifted the Texas Rangers to a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. The win halted a six-game slide, the club's longest of the season, which had cost them the top spot in the American League West.
Duran's decisive hit bounced into the right-field seats, coming just one inning after he roped a two-run double off the wall to give Texas a 4-2 lead. He also contributed an RBI single in the first inning, following up his 4-for-4 effort the previous day.
The Giants rallied in the ninth against Rangers reliever Alex Speas, who entered as a defensive replacement in the top half. Speas allowed a leadoff double and ultimately blew his third save in 24 opportunities, surrendering two hits, a walk, and a wild pitch.
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Duran's resurgence has been a bright spot for Texas, as he now boasts a .201 batting average—the first time he has been above the Mendoza line since May 8, despite multiple stints on the injured list. The Rangers have not yet named a starter for Wednesday's series finale, while the Giants are expected to send left-hander Blake Snell to the mound.
Originally reported by headtopics.