ARLINGTON -- Toronto's new-look lineup put up six runs in the first inning, and the Blue Jays weathered a steady Texas rally to beat the Rangers, 7-5, on Wednesday night at Globe Life Park.
Rangers starter Tyson Ross needed 41 pitches to get through a six-run first inning in his second start since Opening Day 2016. The Blue Jays roughed him up, and although he got through the third, the damage was done. Toronto went 5-for-13 with runners in scoring position, taking advantage of its opportunities to climb back within one game of .500. The Blue Jays left six runners on base, snapping a three-game streak where they had stranded nine men on in each game.