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Rangers thwart Astros with clutch relief, big hits

ARLINGTON -- Relievers Chris Martin and Alex Claudio were able to get out of a crucial bases-loaded jam in the sixth inning and the Rangers went on to a 5-1 victory over the Astros on Friday night at Globe Life Park.

Getting out of that jam allowed the Rangers to earn their first win of the season and snap a five-game losing streak against the Astros going back to last year.

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Rangers starter Doug Fister went five innings to get the win against his former team, allowing one run on four hits, three walks and three strikeouts.