ARLINGTON - Late-arriving Martin Perez joined the Rangers’ "I’m A Winner’’ club on Thursday night.
Perez, winless for his first four starts of the season, handled the New York Yankees for six innings in a 3-2 victory at Globe Life Park. Relievers Jake Diekman, who blew away six consecutive hitters, and Shawn Tolleson handled the final three innings.
Each of the Rangers’ five regular starters has a win, and the rotation is tied for second in the American League with 10 victories. The Chicago White Sox lead with 13 rotation wins.
Manager Jeff Banister said beforehand that he would not describe Perez as frustrated by pitching well but not getting a win in his previous four starts.