"It's an amazing group of guys who have a desire to win," Rangers manager Jeff Banister said. "That component, other teams could probably say that about their guys, but this is a group of guys who put it into action."
With the Mariners losing to the Astros, the Rangers' lead in the American League West increased to 9 1/2 games, and their magic number is now 6.
Hamels gave up six-plus runs for the third time in his last four starts. Two innings proved to be his undoing -- a three-run fourth and a three-run sixth. Both innings were highlighted by home runs, with Khris Davis hitting a two-run shot in the fourth and Brett Eibner adding a three-run homer in the sixth.