Rangers secure walk-off victory over Astros to end first half

On July 12, 2026, the Texas Rangers triumphed over the Houston Astros with a dramatic walk-off victory at Globe Life Field. The game saw the Rangers initially leading 3-0 before the Astros tied it in the seventh inning and took a brief lead in the eighth. Kyle Higashioka's solo home run in the eighth inning tied the game again. The Rangers responded with three consecutive hits in the ninth to clinch the win. With this victory, the Rangers head into the All-Star break leading the American League West and will next face the Atlanta Braves.

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