Rangers rally past Orioles, 8-5

BALTIMORE (AP) — Adolis García hit a go-ahead two-run double in a five-run ninth inning and the Texas Rangers snapped a five-game losing streak with 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.

“It's always good to end with a win like that,” Garcia said through an interpreter. “It helps build some momentum and to finish the season strong. Moving forward, it's very good for the confidence and building of our team.”

Baltimore centerfielder Cedric Mullins became the first player in Orioles history to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in a season and received a curtain call after he hit a three-run shot in the second — his first homer since Sept. 11.

Mullins, who stole his 30th base last week in Boston, received another standing ovation as ran out to center field at the top of the inning while the rest of his teammates stood in the dugout to let him enjoy the moment.

“The trip around the bases, the curtain call immediately after, going out on the field, the guys letting me have that moment, just trying to take a breather on the situation, it was awesome,” Mullins said.

Orioles rookie reliever Tyler Wells pitched the ninth and allowed a leadoff triple to DJ Peters before leaving with an undisclosed injury. Connor Greene (1-3) entered and allowed a sacrifice fly to Willie Calhoun that cut the lead to 5-4.

Greene then allowed two infield singles and a walk to load the bases before Garcia doubled. Nick Solak drove another run on a fielder's choice off Eric Hanhold and the Rangers rounded out the scoring on a double steal that allowed Garcia to score.

“For us to score five runs on the road is always hard, but to do it in the ninth inning is huge,” Peters said. “To get those five runs on the road this late in the season is just going to help us build for next year...

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