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ARLINGTON, Texas — Adolis García hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, Cody Bradford pitched seven strong innings after the worst start of his career, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0. The win kept the defending World Series-champion Rangers alive in the AL West race, trailing first-place Houston by nine games with 10 to play. García launched a first-pitch sinker over the left-field wall off Toronto starter Bowden Francis (8-5) after Wyatt Langford singled. Bradford (6-3) allowed five hits and no walks while striking out six. Kirby Yates pitched a perfect ninth inning for his 31st save in 32 opportunities.
