ARLINGTON, Texas -- Leody Taveras hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Rangers, after not having a hit until the sixth, beat the Mets 5-3 on Wednesday night to end New York's seven-game winning streak.
The slumping Texas center fielder didn't even start the game, but entered on defense in the top of the seventh. He had only five hits in 59 at-bats (.085) his last 18 games until the homer to right-center off reliever Drew Smith (1-1).
The reigning World Series champion Rangers ended a five-game losing streak and avoided being swept in consecutive series.