ARLINGTON, Texas — Adrian Beltre and Ryan Strausborger hit solo home runs to spoil Drew Smyly’s return, and the Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Sunday afternoon.
The Rangers swept the three-game series and have won four straight games and seven in a row at home.
Beltre broke a 3-3 tie in the third inning with a solo shot. In the next inning, Strausborger hit his first major league homer in his third game.
Smyly (0-2) allowed five runs in four innings. He was making his first start since he went on the disabled list with a torn labrum in his shoulder in May.