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Brandon Nimmo leads Texas Rangers past Athletics to cut AL West deficit

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Brandon Nimmo leads Texas Rangers past Athletics to cut AL West deficit

Summary

Brandon Nimmo recorded four hits and five RBIs on Tuesday night to lead the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Athletics in Arlington. The win brings the Rangers within one game of the Houston Astros for the lead in the AL West division. Corey Seager scored three runs in the effort, supported by MacKenzie Gore, who allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings to secure the win. The Athletics attempted a late rally with a two-run homer by Jeff McNeil in the ninth, but the Texas bullpen held the lead. Athletics first baseman Tommy White left the game early due to back soreness. The two teams are scheduled to meet again on Wednesday for the series finale.

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By the Numbers

•Brandon Nimmo set season highs with four hits and five RBIs in the win.
•The Rangers now sit one game behind the Houston Astros in the AL West.
•MacKenzie Gore earned the win, allowing one run over 5 1/3 innings.
•Jacob Latz recorded his 28th save of the season for Texas.
•Athletics first baseman Tommy White departed the game early with back soreness.

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3:32 AMYahoo Sports — Brandon Nimmo has 4 hits and 5 RBIs as Rangers beat A's 8-5 to close gap on Astros in AL West

What they're saying

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Brandon Nimmo set season highs with four hits and five RBIs, Corey Seager scored three times and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 8-5 on Tuesday night. Texas pulled within one game of Houston atop the AL West. Seager doubled twice and scored on Nimmo's first three RBI hits, including a bouncing two-run single in the fifth inning.
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