Clayton Kershaw meets with former NFL quarterback Roger Staubach before the Dodgers’ 3-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. (Associated Press photo)

ARLINGTON, Texas — Whether facing a crafty veteran (Yovani Gallardo) or a pitcher four games into his major-league career (Chi Chi Gonzalez), the Dodgers simply could not score in Texas. Then Justin Turner homered in the ninth inning Tuesday — the Dodgers’ familiar flair for the dramatic resurfacing — before Robinson Chirinos walked off Josh Ravin with a solo shot. Two runs suddenly seemed meager and inadequate.

That was the theme of the series, and it’s becoming the theme of the season — at least away from home and especially against .500-or-better teams.

Tonight’s box score is here. The Giants won, so the Dodgers’ lead in the National League West is back to 2 ½ games.

Jimmy Rollins batted ninth for the first time in his long career.