Arlington, Texas ? There were no pep talks, no extended discussions after a meltdown by the Texas Rangers’ bullpen.

Just quick redemption and the Rangers’ first postseason victory at home in the franchise’s 50 seasons. Neftali Feliz fired a final fastball and it was over. This was a lead Texas did not let slip away against the New York Yankees.

A night after a bullpen debacle, Elvis Andrus got the Rangers off to a running start as they bolted out to another big lead, Colby Lewis pitched effectively into the sixth inning and five relievers made it stand in a 7-2 victory over the Yankees. The AL championship series is even at a game each.

“That’s what they have been doing for us all year. That’s how we got to this point,” manager Ron Washington said. “(Friday) night, we didn’t get it done. We didn’t make any excuses about it. We took the whipping, we took a shower. … I was going to give the ball back to those guys if it presented itself. It presented itself, they did a great job. I expected that.”

New York got only one hit over 31/3 scoreless innings against the bullpen this time, including three relievers that were part of the Game 1 breakdown.

The best-of-seven series now switches to Yankee Stadium for Game 3 on Monday night, when Texas will have hired ace left-hander Cliff Lee on the mound. Lee has won his last four starts in New York, including a complete game for Philadelphia in last year’s World Series.