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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Ian Kinsler lowered his head and kept running, paving the way for another Detroit victory.The veteran leadoff man scored from second base on a force play during a three-run eighth inning, then slugged his 200th career home run in the ninth as the Tigers rallied to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 and extend their winning streak to six games Sunday.Justin Upton snapped a 1-1 tie with a two-run double and Kinslers 16th homer of the season gave the bullpen a comfortable cushion to finish off a four-game sweep of the plummeting Rays.But it was Kinslers baserunning in the eighth that was the hot topic of discussion.That kind of got us going really. It was great, heads-up baserunning, aggressive baserunning, Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said. Of course the two-run homer didnt hurt, but that really got us going prior to that.Uptons line drive into the gap got past diving center fielder Brandon Guyer and rolled to the wall to finish the eighth-inning rally, which Kinsler began with a double off Matt Andriese (6-2). Victor Martinez kept it alive by hustling up the first base line to avoid grounding into what would have been an inning-ending double play that would have allowed the Rays to cling to a 1-0 lead.Kinsler rounded third and scored on the play.I do that every time Im on second. When theres an opportunity for a double play across the infield, thats something I was taught -- with two outs, you have an opportunity to score a run right there, Kinsler said.And obviously the play doesnt happen if Victor is not busting his tail down that line and beating that throw, Kinsler added. Youre just looking for opportunities to score, and on that play it worked out perfect.With his two-run homer, Kinsler joined Carlos Beltran, Alex Rodriguez and Jimmy Rollins as the only active players with at least 200 home runs, 1,000 runs scored, 1,600 hits and 200 stolen bases.Bruce Rondon (2-0) retired the only two batters he faced, bailing starter Mike Pelfrey out of a bases-loaded jam in the seventh to get the victory.Rays starter Chris Archer overcame a shaky first inning to pitch into the sixth with a 1-0 lead. The AL strikeout leader allowed the first three batters to reach base before fanning Martinez, Castellanos and Upton to put down the threat.Archer finished with 10 strikeouts, boosting his season total to 127 while limiting the Tigers to a pair of singles over 5 2/3 scoreless innings.Tampa Bay was swept in a four-game series for the second time this year and has lost 16 of 18 to fall a season-high 15 games under .500.Another tough loss. It got away from us there at the end of the ballgame, Rays manager Kevin Cash said.Cant help but feel really good about what Chris Archer did. For the way it started and the way he kicked it into gear, Cash said. That was an outstanding effort, outstanding performance for him to even get remotely close to getting his pitch count back in order. You dont foresee guys going that deep like he did.TRAINERS ROOMTigers: CF Cameron Maybin, who batted .591 (13 for 21) in six games against Tampa Bay this season, was out one day after a seven-game hitting streak ended. He entered the game as a pinch-runner.Rays: CF Desmond Jennings (left hamstring tightness) was out of the lineup for the third straight game. . Closer Alex Colome (right biceps tendinitis) had a bullpen session. . INF Steve Pearce (strained right hamstring) hit in an indoor cage. . RHPs Chase Whitley (Tommy John surgery) and Brad Boxberger (left oblique) will throw to hitters on Wednesday.RELIEF ON THE WAY?The Rays concluded a stretch in which they played 20 consecutive games against teams with winning records, going 4-16. The last-place Angels arrive Monday for a four-game series that finishes an 11-game homestand. Tampa Bay has played more games (62) against opponents with a .500 or better mark than any other team.GETTING IT DONETigers closer Francisco Rodriguez had two saves in the series, giving him 23 in 25 opportunities this season. Thats the third-most saves before the All-Star break in franchise history, one behind Todd Jones and Jose Valverde, who had 24 before the break in 2000 and 2011, respectively.UP NEXTTigers: LHP Daniel Norris (1-0) will make his third start of the season Monday night at Cleveland. 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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Daniel Wright didnt think getting his first major league win would take quite as long as it did, but it was worth the wait.Jefry Marte homered and scored twice and Wright earned his first victory to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 7-1 on Friday night.In Wrights ninth big league appearance and his seventh start, he limited the Astros to one run and six hits while striking out five.It took two teams and a few stints in the minor leagues this season before Wright was finally able to earn a win and breathe a sigh of relief.I dont think its really sunk in yet, Wright said. Its been a long time coming, its been since May since Ive been starting in the bigs. Its a weight off my shoulders and Ill go from here into the offseason.Wright (1-5), who was claimed off waivers from Cincinnati on Sept. 4, became the 24th pitcher to get a win for the Angels this season, setting an American League record. The Texas Rangers previously held the mark with 23 winning pitchers in 2014.Daniel has been on the verge of doing what he did tonight, Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. He had good fastball command, definitely brought his secondary pitches into the game and I thought he was a little more aggressive tonight than when he pitched in Houston against these guys (last weekend).Mike Trout set a club record with his 114th walk of the season, breaking Tony Phillips previous Angels record set in 1995. Trout stole two bases, bringing his season total to 29.The Angels broke the game open with a four-run second inning. Brad Peacock (0-1) loaded the bases with no outs for Kaleb Cowart, who doubled to empty them. Kowart took third on the throw, allowing him to score while Ji-Man Choi was caught in a rundown two batters later.Marte led off the third inning with his 14th home run. The Angels scored twice in the fifth inning when Andrelton Simmons twwo-run single chased Peacock.ddddddddddddI dont think he executed quite as well, Astros manager A.J. Hinch said. His fastball command was a little off, his breaking ball was a little loose. They won a couple critical at-bats. There was a few walks in there, a few extra-base hits and hit night was over.Making just his fifth start this season, Peacock was charged with seven runs -- five earned -- and five hits in 4 2/3 innings. He walked four and struck out five.Unfortunately, it caps a September for him where he was pretty good where we needed him, Hinch said. Its going to leave a bad taste in his mouth at the end of the year.TRAINERS ROOMAstros: 3B Alex Bregman has been shut down for the remaining three games. Astros manager A.J. Hinch said the team decided not to risk further irritation of his recent hamstring injury.Angels: RHP Jered Weaver is questionable for his Sunday start, which could be his final with the Angels. Weaver left his last start with tightness in his back and Jhoulys Chacin will likely start in his place.UP NEXTAstros: RHP Collin McHugh will try to remain undefeated in the month of September when he starts the second game of the series. McHugh is 3-0 this month but his September win streak dates to 2014, as hes gone 11-0 over the last three seasons, the longest active streak of any its kind for any major league pitcher. In three starts against Los Angeles this season, McHugh is 1-0 with a 2.84 ERA.Angels: LHP Tyler Skaggs will make his first start since Sept. 9, when he was removed from the rotation with a mild flexor pronator strain in his pitching arm. Skaggs will face the Astros for the first time since June 5, 2014. Hes 3-3 with a 4.13 ERA in 10 starts since returning from Tommy John surgery this season. ' ' '