Jordan Montgomery pitched seven scoreless innings and the AL West-leading Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0. The 86-68 Rangers won their fourth game in a row. They have won the first two in the crucial series that began with the division rivals tied for the American League’s third and final wild-card spot. Texas took back the AL West lead after winning the series opener at the same time Houston lost at home. Montgomery struck out six and walked two. Jose Leclerc and Aroldis Chapman finished off the Rangers’ 12th shutout of the season.