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Alex Young, Ildemaro Vargas lead Diamondbacks to big win over Rangers

(Photo: Richard W. Rodriguez/AP)

By the Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas – Rookie Alex Young allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 9-2 on Tuesday night.

Young (3-0) gave up three hits and one walk to defeat Lance Lynn (12-5), who went into the game with an 8-0 home record this season and led the majors in wins. Young struck out four and was lifted following 79 pitches, the most in his three starts for the Diamondbacks, who have won five of their last seven games.