Seattle Post-Intelligencer · Aug 18, 2015
Rodney walks in winning run as Rangers top Mariners 4-3
Texas Rangers Adrian Beltre breaks his bat during the third inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. Photo: LM Otero, APARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Fernando Rodney walked Adrian Beltre to force in winning run in the ninth inning to help Texas beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 on Monday night for the Rangers fifth straight win.
The Rangers have won eight consecutive home games and are three games over .500 for the first time since June 23.
Shawn Tolleson (5-2) worked a scoreless ninth inning for Texas. Rodney (5-5) failed to retire a batter in the bottom of the ninth, giving up two bunt hits and hitting a batter before the walk.