Rangers starter Cole Hamels, who was charged with seven runs in 4 1/3 innings, was replaced by reliever Dario Alvarez in the fifth inning with the bases loaded, and Alvarez allowed all three runners to score. The Texas bullpen allowed another eight runs.
The Rangers led the Indians, 9-2, in the fourth inning. Elvis Andrus recorded his second career multi-homer game, hitting a three-run homer in the second followed by a solo shot in the fourth. Adrian Beltre added a three-run shot, Joey Gallo hit a solo homer and Nomar Mazara connected for an RBI double.