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MLB: Texas 8, N.Y. Yankees 6

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Published: Aug. 6, 2008 at 1:20 AM

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Marlon Byrd scored three times and Chris Davis drove in four to lift Texas over the New York Yankees 8-6 Tuesday.

Byrd was 3 for 4 in the second game of a four-game set. The Rangers have now won three in a row and six out of eight.

Also for Texas, Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer, while David Murphy and Travis Metcalf drove in a run each in the win.

Matt Harrison (3-2) pitched 6 1/3 innings and gave up just two runs on five hits. Eddie Guardado secured his third save of the season.

Richie Sexson had a double and a grand slam for the Yankees, who have dropped two straight. Jeter and Johnny Damon each drove in a run. Andy Pettitte (12-9) notched the loss.

Topics: Chris Davis, David Murphy, Eddie Guardado, Josh Hamilton, Marlon Byrd, Richie Sexson, Travis Metcalf
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