Yankees endure weather, top Rangers

Despite a torrential downpour, the New York Yankees were able to fend off the Texas Rangers Saturday afternoon, surviving a bases loaded scenario in the bottom of the ninth to secure the win.

NEWYORK » Rain pouring off his hat, Aroldis Chapman struck out Jurickson Profar with the bases loaded in a steady storm to end the game, preserving theNewYork Yankees’ 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday.

Rookie Miguel Andujar hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh inning and Yankees newcomer Lance Lynn turned in another strong start. New York has won five of six.

Chapman took over to begin the ninth and the Rangers tried to rally with a walk and a single. With home plate beginning to turn into a puddle, Chapman hit Adrian Beltrewith a pitch to load the bases with two outs.

Chapman fell behind Profar in the count 3-1, then came back to get him to swing through strike three for his 30th save in 32 chances.

Profar also struck out with runners on second and third to end the seventh. Texas had tied it at 3 earlier that inning after recently acquired reliever Zach Britton was again shaky.

Giancarlo Stanton hit his 29th home run, connecting for the fourth time in five games for the Yankees.

Stanton singled off Chris Martin (1-3) in the seventh and Andujar hit his 17th home run. Martin, who hadn’t allowed a homer over his last 19 appearances, stood off the mound with his hands on his knees watching the ball sail over thewall.