So far there has been no letup for the Rangers in their four-game showdown with the Astros. All they did on Wednesday was eliminate the late-inning drama and settle the issue early.
The Rangers went up against American League Cy Young Award candidate Dallas Keuchel and smashed him for six runs in first inning. By the time Keuchel left the game with two out in the fifth, the Rangers were holding a nine-run lead.
"Complete focus and determination," manager Jeff Banister said. "This was a buildup.