The month of September has not been kind to the Astros, who suffered their 10th lo s this month inblowout fashion despite having aceDallasKeuchel on the mound.

Houston seemed primed to regain itslead the AL West lead from the Rangers, butKeuchel surrenderednine runs on 11 hits in just 4 2/3 innings in a . Those arethe most runs the AL Cy Young candidate has allowed in a game all season.

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The Rangers used 16 hits, including aseason-high five home runs, to capture their sixth straight win against the Astros. Prince Fielderhit a Jacob Bobenmoyer Jerseys solo home run in the third and a three-run, upper-deck blastin the sixth, giving him 21 for the season.

The Astros opened the week with a 1 1/2-game lead over the Rangers in the division, but Texas has turned the tables on its division rival and now leads by 1 1/2. It will go for a series sweep Thursday.

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American League

Blue Jays catcher Ru sell Martin hit atwo-run NFL Denver Broncos Jerseys double and a two-run homer in the . Toronto remains three games ahead in the AL Eastasthe.

National League

With his home run in the seventh inning against the Phillies, Nationals All-Star Bryce Harperbecamethe sixth different player to hit 40 home runs in a season at age 22 or younger. He finished the game 2 for 5 as the 12-2. With a , the Nats now trail the NL Eastleaders by 7 1/2 games.

Highlights

Pirates outfielder Starling Marte fieldeda single in the left-field corner and fireda one-hopper to second, throwing out the Cubs'Tommy La Stella in the 11th inning. The Cubs would get the last laugh, however, tonarrow Pittsburgh's lead in the wild-card race to three games.

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Angels starter Jered Weaver was upset with Mariners sluggerKyle Seager for asking for more time. After an exchange of words,Weaver hitSeager with the next pitch and waspromptly ejected.

A look ahead

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Astros (77-69) at Rangers (78-67), 8:05 p.m.: Looking to avoid the sweep, the Astros give Lance McCullers (5-5, 3.10 ERA) the ball in the biggest game the rookie has pitched this season. Coming off a two-hit shutout, Colby Lewis (15-8, 4.45 ERA) toes the rubber for the Rangers, who are seeking their 12th win of the season against the Stros.

Angels (73-72) at Twins (75-70), 8:10 p.m.: The Twins may be the biggest beneficiaries of the Astros slipping in September, but they Adrian Killins Jr. Jerseys will have to hold off the Angels in a four-game set that begins Thursday. Tommy Milone (8-5, 3.73 ERA) will take the hill for the Twins, while Hector Santiago (8-9, 3.21 ERA) will lookto remain effective vs. the Twins, against whom he has a 3.25 ERA in 27 2/3 career innings.