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**Mariners drop series to Rangers, fall 2.5 back in AL West** - **SEA/TEX:** Rangers win 7-3, taking the series and extending their AL West lead to 2.5 games - **SEA SP:** George Kirby gets roughed up for 4 home runs — a rough night for Furious George - **SEA:** Free-fall continues; offense unable to mount a comeback after early Rangers barrage - **SEA:** Deadline plans reportedly unchanged despite the skid — front office staying course - **TEX:** Rangers now 54-52, firmly in control of the division race **Watch:** Whether Seattle's bats can salvage any momentum before the trade deadline. The lineup's set. Drop in.