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 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Ramon Vazquez hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning off previously unblemished closer J.J. Putz, and the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 7-6 on Wednesday night to complete a four-game sweep.
Putz hadn't allowed a run in 16 road appearances this season and had converted a majors-best 31 consecutive save chances since last season, including all 29 this year.
Having not pitched since Friday, Putz came on with one on and one out in the eighth. He struck out Gerald Laird, but Vazquez hit a 414-foot drive to right-center — his fifth of the season.
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