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ARLINGTON, Texas -- Colby Lewis feels ready for the playoffs, even though the Texas right-hander is taking a five-game losing streak into the postseason.Making his fourth start since missing more than two months with a muscle injury in his right arm and shoulder, Lewis allowed Corey Dickersons three-run homer in the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 victory over the Rangers on Saturday night.But all four runs allowed by Lewis (6-5) -- all in the third inning -- were unearned because of second baseman Rougned Odors error on a hard grounder from Kevin Kiermaier three batters before Dickersons career high-tying 24th homer.The 37-year-old threw more than 100 pitches (101) and made it to the seventh inning for the first time since his injury.Both of those are significant, Texas manager Jeff Banister said. He had not been to that point since wed gotten him back, either case, the 100 or the seventh. I feel comfortable that as long as he responds well in between, well feel good about it.The Rangers rested most of their starters a night after the AL West winners clinched home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.Texas (95-66) remains a win shy of the franchise record and still needs either a win in Sundays finale or a Cleveland loss to secure the best record in the AL for the first time in franchise history. The Rangers hold the tiebreaker on the Indians, who have a makeup game Monday against Detroit.Lewis allowed five hits with three strikeouts after matching the shortest outing of his career (1 1/3 innings) in his previous start, a 7-1 loss at Oakland.I felt stronger as I kind of worked through the middle innings, Lewis said. I didnt feel like I was fatigued in any form. Im looking forward to the next one.Rays right-hander Jake Odorizzi (10-6) struck out eight in six innings, giving up the only run on Robinson Chirinos eighth homer in the sixth. He has 10 wins for the second time in his career.Its a cool thing to have double-digit wins, he said. Took the last game of the year to get it, but 10 wins is definitely very, very nice.Alex Colome pitched around Dickersons dropped fly ball leading off the ninth for his 37th save.CHOOS RETURNShin-Soo Choo, trying to get playoff-ready for Texas after missing six weeks with a broken left forearm, was 0 for 4 in his second start since returning. It was his first appearance in his usual leadoff spot.Choo, who was on the disabled list four times while also battling calf, hamstring and back injuries, made his return Friday in the No. 7 spot. Carlos Gomez, who was still with Houston when Choo broke his arm, is getting most of the starts as the leadoff hitter playing left field.It doesnt matter, said Choo, the regular right fielder. I said many times leadoff just gets one extra at-bat. It felt weird last night hitting seventh. Especially this year with all the injuries, Im just happy to be in the lineup.SHORT HOPSThe Texas bullpen extended its franchise-record scoreless streak to 32 1/3 innings. ... Dickerson has six homers with two or more runners on, the most for the Rays since Evan Longoria had seven in 2011.TRAINERS ROOMRays: Kiermaier came out of the game with a left calf contusion after pulling up while sprinting toward Chirinos homer in the gap in right center.Rangers: Odor was limping after Kiermaiers sharp grounder but stayed in the game. He was replaced by pinch-runner Hanser Alberto an inning later after hitting into a fielders choice.UP NEXTRays: RHP Chase Whitley (0-0, 1.74 ERA) is set for his first big-league start since May 14, 2015, before he had elbow surgery. That start was for the Yankees against the Rays.Rangers: LHP Martin Perez (10-11, 4.37) is set for his fourth attempt at a career-high 11th victory. 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Its a move that Easter feels is the right one in terms of Tuilagis reintroduction to Test-match rugby. Its good to see him back, said Easter on Rugby Club. Theres not many international games throughout the season and hes strung three or four games together for Leicester. Get the guy out there.Hes proven world class, he needs to get up to that level again.I think Eddies looking at playing him at 12. I dont think he should have come straight back into the side, I quite like what England are doing with George Ford and Owen Farrell as two playmakers. Richard Cockerill has warned England coach Eddie Jones not to push Manu Tuilagi too hard The Harlequins forward says Tuilagis inevitable introduction, along with that of the other replacements, will test the resolute Welsh defensive structures late in the encounter.Easter added: A lot of [Wales] game is based around defence but will they get off the floor quicker? Will their line-speed be as quick? And then big Manu is running straight at you!Englands bench has proved the difference in the last two games and I think Eddie will probably look for that to be the case again. Warren Gatland says it was an easy decision to pick the same team for Wales Six Nations clash against England Although Wales are a formidable defensive unit with Shaun Edwards in charge, Easter believes England will come out on top due to Wales struggle to score tries.ddddddddddddveryone is talking about the Welsh defence, but England have conceded one try in three games, Wales conceded four, he said.I dont really see it being a massively high-scoring game; I see England winning by seven points.I think Wales have got enough world-class players to stay in there, what I struggle with is seeing Wales being able to score more than 20 points - if England are disciplined. If England are ill-disciplined [Dan] Biggar will slot those goals, but their attack hasnt really taken off as much as they will have wanted it to this Six Nations.When you go away from home in big games like this youve got to be able to score 20-plus points to win games and I cant see Wales doing that.Last time Wales faced England at Twickenham they did score more than 20 points, as they put Englands World Cup dream out of reach with a 28-25 win over the tournament hosts. Eddie Jones says the World Cup defeat to Wales has not been spoken about Jones claimed that the game has not been spoken about in the England camp, but Easter says those who played in the game will find it difficult to ignore.It will be mentioned. Guys who were involved will probably reminisce on how it was the one that got away. It was a key game that got away, Easter said. Wales beat England the last time the two sides met at Twickenham England were fully in control with 15 minutes to go, but Wales will always back their fitness and came back well.It will just be one or two mentions, but the guys will be bouncing off the walls to get out there.I would say that theres a few there that want to right the wrongs, but its a different competition and a different prize up for grabs as well.Should Eddie Jones have waited before bringing Manu Tuilagi back into the side? Have your say by commenting below if viewing on skysports.com, or Tweet us @SkySportsRugby Also See: Wales expected Tuilagi return Sky Sports Rugby Union podcast Sky Live: Womens Six Nations Rugby Union on Sky ' ' '