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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Report scores and results to 425-339-3470 or 1-866-6-SCORES (Call after 4:30 p.m.) E-mail information including items for Tuesday's Communities Sports Roundup and Thursday's Outdoor Calendar, to sports@heraldnet.com Kevin Brown, Sports Editor kbrown@heraldnet.com   Published: Wednesday, September 3, 2008 Nippert, Rangers blank the Mariners Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas fill-in starter Dustin Nippert allowed seven hits over seven innings, Milton Bradley drove in a run with a sacrifice fly and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 1-0 Wednesday. Nippert (2-4), making his third start in place of injured Vicente Padilla, struck out four and walked none. Frank Francisco worked the ninth to convert his fourth consecutive save chance since taking over as closer last week. It was the seventh shutout of the season for the Rangers, the second by a 1-0 score. Felix Hernandez (9-9) took the loss for Seattle. He pitched seven innings, allowed seven hits and struck out three.

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