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First-inning burst helps Wolf, Rangers down A's Ross Wolf gave up a run on three hits with three strikeouts in his first major league start. Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - David Murphy and Adrian Beltre slugged first-inning homers to back a solid performance from Ross Wolf, and Texas clipped Oakland, 3-1, in the finale of a three-game set. Murphy's blast was a two-run shot and Beltre added a solo homer for the Rangers, who avoided a sweep at the hands of their division rivals. Recalled from Triple-A prior to the game for his first major league start, Wolf (1-0) gave up a run on three hits with three strikeouts and a pair of walks over five-plus innings.  continue>> Don't buy into the Indians By Chris Ruddick, MLB Editor Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Indians seem to be the flavor of the moment. And why not? After a miserable 2012 season the Indians find themselves atop the American League Central thanks to thrilling win after thrilling win and a never-day-die attitude that has led to six walk-off victories. "The past couple years, it's been, 'Yeah, it's a great start, but when's this going to slow down?'" Indians setup man Vinnie Pestano said. "'When's that speed bump going to come? When's it going to get derailed? When are the real Indians going to show up?'  continue>> Powered by The Sports Network.

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