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MLB playoffs extravaganza Day 1 live tracker: Rangers shut out Rays, Twins end playoff losing streak

Jordan Montgomery tossed seven scoreless innings, and Corey Seager picked up two hits and an RBI in the Rangers' 4-0 win over the Rays

Three days ago, the Rangers were celebrating their return to the playoffs. A day later, Texas was overwhelmed with disappointment after fumbling its chance to claim the American League West title to the Houston Astros. Now, the Rangers are riding high again after going to Tropicana Field and beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 in Tuesday's wild-card series. Texas is one win away from advancing to the AL Division Series against the top-seeded Baltimore Orioles.