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Rangers secure win against Mets before final series in Minnesota

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 11:15 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Rangers secure win against Mets before final series in Minnesota

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The Texas Rangers defeated the New York Mets 3-1 in their home finale on Thursday, keeping their AL West title hopes alive. Manager Skip Schumaker noted the team's renewed energy, stating they felt they still had a 'heartbeat' in the playoff race. Texas now stands at 79-80, sharing the AL West lead with the Houston Astros, who began a four-game series against the Athletics. Key contributions included a two-run homer from Josh Jung and a home run by Corey Seager, who ended an 0-for-15 slump. The Rangers will start a three-game series in Minnesota on Friday, featuring Jacob deGrom on the mound.

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•Texas moves to 79-80 after win against Mets.
•Rangers share AL West lead with Houston.
•Josh Jung hit a two-run homer in Thursday's game.
•Corey Seager ended a hitting slump with a home run.
•Jacob deGrom is scheduled to pitch in the Minnesota series.

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11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Revitalized Rangers win home finale to go into final weekend still with AL West title chance

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The mode had changed completely for the Texas Rangers by time they got back to the ballpark for their home finale while still trying to get in the playoffs. "Coming into today, it just felt like ... we still have a heartbeat, still have a pulse and felt like we'd come out and play the game with our chest out and our chin up,” manager Skip Schumaker said after a 3-1 win in their series finale Thursday against the New York Mets. Texas plays three games in Minnesota, with two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom (11-10) scheduled to start the series opener Friday night.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEPHEN HAWKINS

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Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 11:15 PM
Revitalized Rangers win home finale to go into final weekend still with AL West title chance
The mode had changed completely for the Texas Rangers by time they got back to the ballpark for their home finale while still trying to get in the playoffs. "Coming into today, it just felt like ... we still have a heartbeat, still have a pulse and felt like we'd come out and play the game with our chest out and our chin up,” manager Skip Schumaker said after a 3-1 win in their series finale Thursday against the New York Mets. Texas plays three games in Minnesota, with two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom (11-10) scheduled to start the series opener Friday night.

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