PHOENIX—Corey Seager launched a two-run homer and made a slick defensive play in the eighth inning to start a crucial double play, Max Scherzer combined with four relievers for a gem on the mound and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3–1 to take a 2–1 lead in the World Series on Monday night, Oct. 30.
Texas overcame injuries to Scherzer and slugger Adolis García in improving to 9–0 on the road this postseason, this time in front of more than 48,000 fans at Chase Field.
