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Alex Rios’ double cuts into Rays’ lead

by Bryan Kilpatrick
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Rays advance to AL Wild Card with victory over Rangers
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Twice through six innings on Monday, the Texas Rangers wouldn't allow a three-run Tampa Bay Rays lead to stand.

First, Ian Kinsler's bloop single cut into the Rays' 3-0 advantage in the third inning. Three innings later, Alex Rios got the Rangers to within two runs in flashier fashion, hammering a ball that somehow didn't leave the park and settling for a double.

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