Otto Lopez had three hits and an RBI as the Miami Marlins used a balanced offensive attack and shutdown relief to beat the reeling Texas Rangers 4-2 on Sunday in the finale of a three-game interleague series in Arlington, Texas.

The victory was the sixth straight and the 10th in 11 games for the Marlins (76-80) and finalized their second consecutive series sweep.

Miami could have a huge say in the National League postseason stretch run with a road series against the NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies (who are in the running for MLB's best record) and a season-ending three-game home set against the New York Mets, who are tied for the final NL wild-card spot.

Texas (79-77) loss its seventh in a row and is five games behind the Houston Astros in the race for the final American League w

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