ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) \u2014 Jake Burger hit a two-run home run and a go-ahead single to lead the Texas Rangers past the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on Friday night in the opener of a four-game series between the top two teams in the AL West.<\/p>\n
With the win, the Rangers improved to 52-51 and increased their divisional lead to 1 1\/2 games ahead of the 51-53 Mariners.<\/p>\n
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