ANAHEIM, Calif. -- It is the middle of September and what is supposed to be heart of the AL playoff race.
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The Rangers roster usage suggested it was more like spring training. Colby Lewis was just getting his work in. Tanner Scheppers was making his first back-to-back outings of the calendar year. Derek Holland was in the bullpen. Carlos Gomez was getting an audition at the leadoff spot. Ah, the perks of a commanding division lead.
On Sunday, the Rangers lost to Los Angeles, 3-2 when Lewis, in his first major league start since June 21, gave up three bases-empty homers in 5 1/3 innings.