Rangers take sole possession of AL West lead, Quantrill leaves with injury in 6-3 win over Blue Jays |

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Five relievers held Toronto to six hits after Cal Quantrill left 12 pitches in because of right lat tightness, and the Rangers moved into sole possession of the AL West lead for the first time since late August with a 6-2 win over the Blue Jays on Saturday night.

Texas (78-77) has won six of seven and moved a half-game ahead of Houston (77-78), which holds the tiebreaker. The Rangers have a winning record for the first time since before play on Aug. 11.

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