Texas Rangers lead AL West while at .500 entering final week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 1:55 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Texas Rangers, with a record of 78-78, lead the AL West as they head into the final week of the season. With six games remaining, they hold a one-game advantage over the Houston Astros. First baseman Jake Burger acknowledged the unusual season, noting the team's consistency near the top of the division. The Rangers are in a position to make the playoffs while contending with a tight race for postseason spots. Their final series includes three games against the New York Mets and three games at Minnesota.
- •Rangers have led AL West for much of the season.
- •Only the second time in franchise history they are at.500.
- •Rangers open a series against the Mets on Tuesday.
- •Houston trails by one game with six left to play.
- •Texas has won nine of their last 13 games.
- 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Rangers at .500 go into final week leading AL West, have been close to top all year
"Being even is good enough for the Texas Rangers to lead the AL West going in the final week of the regular season. With six games left in a somewhat strange season, the 78-78 Rangers have a one-game lead over Houston. “A weird one for sure," first baseman Jake Burger said.
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