All of those runs came against Rangers starter Martin Perez, who pitched efficiently but not effectively. He surrendered a season-high eight earned runs on nine hits in 6 2/3 innings before yielding to reliever Jeremy Jeffress, the former Brewers closer who pitched for the first time since returning to the Rangers from the restricted list.
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Going Vi-Yard: It had been a quiet September for Villar, the Milwaukee leadoff man who was in a 3-for-47 stretch before knocking a double in Sunday's home finale at Miller Park.