Astros fall to Rangers 6-5 on Nimmo's walk-off single
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The Astros lost 6-5 to the Rangers on Sunday at Globe Life Field, with Brandon Nimmo hitting a walk-off single in the ninth inning. Cristian Javier, making his first start since April, struggled early, allowing three runs in three innings. The Astros rallied to take a 5-4 lead in the seventh, but the Rangers quickly tied it. After misplays by Astros players, Nimmo secured the victory for Texas. The Astros finish the first half of the season at 47-51, two games behind the Rangers in the AL West.
- •Brandon Nimmo's walk-off single clinches the game for Texas
- •Astros rally with three runs in the seventh inning
- •Cristian Javier allows three runs in his start
- •Astros drop the series finale and enter All-Star break at 47-51
- •Texas leads the AL West, Astros trail by two games
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Drop Series Finale to the Rangers 6-5 on Nimmo's Walk-Off Single
"The Astros dropped the series finale to the Rangers 6-5 Sunday afternoon at Globe Life Field on a Brandon Nimmo walk-off single in the ninth inning. A gut punch way to head into the All-Star break.
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