AP - John Lackey (7-9) became the first major leaguer to hit four batters in two years, but managed to get into the sixth inning for his second straight victory. Shaw's three-run blast highlighted a four-run fourth inning. Tim Beckham's three-run homer capped a five-run inning for Tampa Bay and rookie Jake Faria pitched into the eighth inning to help the Rays snap a five-game losing streak. Cesar Valdez pitched a career-high six innings to win for the first time since his big league debut more than seven years ago and Ryan Goins had two RBIs. Adrian Beltre was 0-for-3 with the sacrifice fly and a walk to remain at 2,993 career hits with seven games left in the Rangers homestand.
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