Rangers, with hopes all but lost, chase another win over Pirates

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Less than a year after winning the World Series, the Texas Rangers are beginning to sound as if they are conceding they will miss the playoffs this season.

The Rangers enter their Tuesday game against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 11 games behind the Houston Astros for first place in the American League West and 12 1/2 games back of the final AL wild-card spot.

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