Jacob deGrom-led Rangers prolong Mets' losing streak

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Jacob deGrom tossed seven strong innings in his return to Citi Field and benefited from some early run support Friday night as the visiting Texas Rangers beat the free-falling New York Mets 8-3 in the opener of a three-game interleague series.

The Rangers (78-70), who scored six runs with two outs in the first, have won five straight. Texas remains two games behind t