Texas Rangers Beat Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 in Tight Series Game

The Milwaukee Brewers dropped the first two games of their series against the Texas Rangers, losing 5-4 on Tuesday after a dramatic fifth inning rally by the Rangers. Rookie centerfielder Michael Helman was pivotal for Texas, hitting a two-run home run and making a crucial leaping catch to prevent a Brewers home run, driving all five of the Rangers' runs in the game. Brewers starter Chad Patrick showed early promise but struggled in the fifth inning, allowing the Rangers to take the lead, while relief pitcher Aaron Ashby was charged with the loss. Despite a late home run by Jake Bauers, the Brewers' comeback fell short. The Brewers have not been swept in a three-game series since the season opener, with Freddy Peralta set to start the series finale against the Rangers' Merrill Kelly. Texas has been closing the gap in the AL West standings, winning 13 of their last 17 games to move within 2 ½ games of first place.