MLB: LA Angels 10, Texas 5

ARLINGTON, Texas, Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Howie Kendrick's three hits and five RBI Sunday keyed a 10-5 win by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim over Texas.

He hit a two-run homer and a three-run triple.

Gary Matthews Jr., had two hits -- one a solo homer -- and three RBI.

Juan Rivera and Chone Figgins also hit solo homers, while Erick Aybar and Vladimir Guerrero added two hits apiece for the AL West-leading Angels, who won twice in the three-game series.

They reduced their magic number to seven for clinching a third straight division title.

The winner was starter John Lackey (11-8).

Nelson Cruz hit a two-run single in the Rangers' three-run first.

Three others had one RBI for the Rangers, who were limited to seven hits and dropped eight games behind AL wild-card leader Boston after the sixth loss in their last seven games.

The losing pitcher was starter Derek Holland (7-12).