The Texas Rangers have given Cole Hamels plenty of run support since acquiring him in a trade from Philadelphia in late July. Not that the three-time All-Star has needed much. Hamels pitched six innings to earn his fifth consecutive win, Prince Fielder hit his 22nd homer and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep. read more http://espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=350924111