Rangers Top Red Sox, 7-3, To Take Pivotal Series

Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - Michael Young hit a three-run homer to pace Texas in a 7-3 decision over Boston in the finale of a three-game series.

Julio Borbon and Andres Blanco each drove in two runs for the Rangers, who took two of three in the set.

C.J. Wilson (11-5) scattered four hits and one run over 7 2/3 innings, fanning eight with one walk.

Darnell McDonald hit a two-run shot and Marco Scutaro posted an RBI double for the Red Sox, losers in three of four.

Daisuke Matsuzaka (8-4) was tagged in the loss for seven hits and four runs in 6 2/3 frames.