Mariners face Rangers with chance to gain ground in tight AL West

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The Texas Rangers will go for a three-game sweep against the visiting Seattle Mariners on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.

Texas (86-68) has won four games in a row to move into first place in the competitive American League West with eight games to play. The Rangers enter Sunday's action with a 1 1/2-game lead over the Houston Astros and a two-game lead over the Mariners.

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