LeBlanc gets W as Mariners split with Rangers

Veteran southpaw Wade LeBlanc picked up his first victory as a starter in nearly two years as the Mariners got back on track Thursday with a 6-1 victory over the Rangers. Nelson Cruz provided the firepower with a homer and three RBIs as Seattle earned a series split despite Nomar Mazara’s homer and two hits from Adrian Beltre, who climbed to 22nd on the all-time hits list in his return from the DL.