Rangers' Jon Gray: Wins fifth straight

Gray (6-1) allowed two hits and a walk over seven shutout innings Friday, striking out five and earning a win over Seattle.

Gray was dominant again, letting just one Mariner get into scoring position and retiring the final 10 batters he faced. He's won five consecutive starts while allowing one run or fewer in each, with his ERA dropping from 4.40 to 2.51 during that stretch. The veteran righty will carry a 51:20 K:BB into his next start, which is projected to come at home next week against the Cardinals.