Rangers top Indians 2-1 to win series of division leaders

August 28, 2016 at 6:31 p.m. | Updated August 28, 2016 at 6:50 p.m.

by Associated Press

Texas Rangers Elvis Andrus, right, steals second base against Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor during the third inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016. Andrus was originally called out on the play but it was overturned after a video review. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Texas Rangers Elvis Andrus, right, steals second base against Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor during the third inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016. Andrus was originally called out on the play but it was overturned after a video review. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Derek Holland allowed one run over six innings in his second start off the disabled list, new left fielder Carlos Gomez made two highlight-reel catches and the AL-best Texas Rangers beat the Cleveland Indians 2-1 on Sunday.

The Rangers took three of four in the series between division leaders, the first time since 1999 both teams were in first place when playing each other after the All-Star break.

Ian Desmond and Jonathan Lucroy each had an RBI single for Texas, which has an 8 1/2-game lead in the AL West with five weeks left in the season.

Upcoming Events