Rangers 4, Rays 3: 2011 A.l.d.s.: Rangers Eliminate Rays As Beltre Hits 3 Home Runs

By TYLER KEPNER, New York Times
Tue, 10/04/2011 - 2:50pm

The home runs came off two pitchers as the Texas eliminated Tampa Bay, three games to one, in their American League division series.

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