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Cliff Lee pitched another postseason gem and the Texas Rangers won a playoff series for the first time, beating the Tampa Bay Rays in a decisive Game 5.

Tampa Bay’s 5-2 win on Sunday sets up a showdown between Cliff Lee and David Less in Game 5 on Tuesday.

Rangers Ballpark was buzzing in anticipation of a long-awaited celebration and the Tampa Bay Rays had been dreadful at the plate.

The two best players on the Tampa Bay Rays, including the face of the franchise, called out the team's fans, complaining that low attendance at Tropicana Field on Monday night was "embarrassing."

Deploying rarely-used relievers in a one-run affair against the team chasing them was Manager Joe Girardi’s first significant decision during a game that he made with an eye toward the playoffs.

Nick Swisher homered off James Shields to key a five-run burst in the first inning and the New York Yankees beat Tampa Bay 8-3 on Tuesday night, opening a 2 1/2-game lead over the Rays in the AL East.

Designated hitter Dan Johnson hit two two-run homers to help lift Tampa Bay back into first place in the American League East.

Sean Rodriguez and B.J. Upton hit three-run homers as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 Tuesday night, winning for the 10th time in 11 games and taking over the AL East lead.

The Tampa Bay Rays finally wound up on the right side of a memorable pitching performance.

Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria is not expected to go on the disabled list because of a sore left hamstring.