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Corey Seager drives in runs as Rangers top Blue Jays 7-1

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Corey Seager drives in runs as Rangers top Blue Jays 7-1

Summary

The Texas Rangers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 on Friday night in Arlington. Corey Seager's RBI double highlighted a four-run second inning, aided by two throwing errors from the Blue Jays. The Rangers improved to 77-77 and moved within one game of the White Sox for the final AL wild-card spot. The Blue Jays fell to 76-78, two games back in the same race. Texas's Dylan Cease struggled on the mound, walking six batters in just 2.2 innings. Up next, José Soriano is set to pitch for Toronto against Cal Quantrill for Texas on Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Corey Seager had a key RBI double in the second inning.
•Rangers scored four runs in the second, benefiting from Blue Jays' errors.
•Texas is now 77-77, closing in on a wild-card spot.
•Dylan Cease walked six batters in 2.2 innings for Toronto.
•José Soriano will start for Toronto against Cal Quantrill on Saturday.

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3:11 AMYahoo Sports — Corey Seager's RBI double helps Rangers beat sloppy Blue Jays 7-1 and close gap in playoff race

What they're saying

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Corey Seager had an RBI double in a four-run second inning fueled by a throwing error, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 on Friday night in the opener of a series matching AL playoff chasers. The Rangers (77-77) reached .500 for a majors-leading 23rd time and pulled within one game of the White Sox for the third and final AL wild-card spot, although Chicago has the tiebreaker. The defending AL champion Blue Jays (76-78) are two games back in the wild-card race.
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