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Brandon Nimmo's walk-off single lifts Rangers past Astros 6-5

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:17 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Brandon Nimmo's walk-off single lifts Rangers past Astros 6-5

Summary

Brandon Nimmo delivered a walk-off single in the ninth inning to drive in Wyatt Langford, securing a 6-5 victory for the Texas Rangers over the Houston Astros on Sunday in Arlington. Langford reached base after a single and an error, advancing on Josh Jung's hit before Nimmo's decisive single. The Rangers built an early 4-1 lead but saw the Astros tie the game with a two-run single in the seventh. The win allowed Texas to conclude the first half of the season with a record of 49-47, leading the AL West. Up next, the Rangers will face the Atlanta Braves, while the Astros will host the Baltimore Orioles.

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By the Numbers

•Rangers end the first half of the season at 49-47.
•Nimmo recorded three hits, including the game-winner.
•Astros' Cristian Javier returned after a shoulder injury.
•Texas leads the AL West by 1.5 games over Seattle.
•Rangers prepare to open a series against Atlanta on Friday.

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10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Nimmo's walk-off single gives Rangers 6-5 win over Astros and winning record at All-Star break

What they're saying

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Brandon Nimmo hit a game-ending single that drove in Wyatt Langford with his third hit of the game, and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 6-5 on Sunday to enter the All-Star break with a winning record at 49-47. Langford singled off Josh Hader (3-1) leading off the ninth and advanced when Zach Dezenzo misplayed the ball for an error. Langford moved up on Josh Jung's single and scored standing up when Nimmo hit a one-hopper that glanced off the raised glove of Hader and into center field, giving Texas its fourth walk-off win this year.
— Yahoo Sports

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