Carlos Cortes' two-run triple lifts Athletics over Rangers

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Carlos Cortes delivered a two-run triple in the first inning and the Athletics held on to beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.

Cortes also had a pair of singles for the Athletics, who moved two games over .500 and took a one-game lead over the Rangers atop the American League West standings.