ARLINGTON, Texas, July 21 (UPI) -- Marlon Byrd hit a two-run double and a three-run triple Saturday night as the Texas Rangers beat Cleveland, 8-5.
Byrd tied his career high of five RBI, as the Rangers busted a three-game losing streak.
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Texas starter Jamey Wright lasted just 3 1/3 innings, giving up three runs on one hit, with six walks and one strikeout.
Ron Mahay (2-0) got the win, letting in one run on two hits with five strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings of relief.
Grady Sizemore homered for the Indians, who lost for the second time in their last five games.
Cleveland starter Cliff Lee (5-7) yielded seven runs on eight hits in 6 2/3 innings, with one walk and five strikeouts.
