The Rangers struck for six runs in the first inning off American League Cy Young candidate <span class=”token token-playerCard” id=”token-15DF2D3AB85FEDC2F899A”>Dallas Keuchel</span> and opened up a 1 1/2-game lead in the AL West with a 14-3 victory over the Astros on Wednesday night. The Rangers lead by two games in the all-important loss column.