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Rangers Sweep Doubleheader from Orioles

Closer C.J. Wilson has two straight saves

By Jamie Buss, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 11, 2008 12:21 AM CDT

(Newser) – Ian Kinsler hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning as the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 tonight to complete a doubleheader sweep. Baltimore (6-3) began the day with the American League's best record and a six-game winning streak, already matching its... Read full story »

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