Texas Rangers sweep Blue Jays to claim first place in AL West

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Texas Rangers sweep Blue Jays to claim first place in AL West
Summary

The Texas Rangers completed a four-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays on June 28, winning 3-2 at Rogers Centre. A wild pitch in the ninth allowed pinch-runner Jarred Kelenic to score the winning run, following Josh Jung's two-out double. Starting pitcher Kumar Rocker delivered six strong innings, though he did not get the decision. The Rangers are now in first place in the American League West, a half-game ahead of the Seattle Mariners. Texas' next series is against the Cleveland Guardians, starting June 30.

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  • Rangers win 3-2 in final game of four-game series.
  • Jarred Kelenic scored the winning run in the ninth inning.
  • Kumar Rocker pitched six innings with five strikeouts.
  • Rangers are now 42-42 and lead AL West by half a game.
  • Next series begins against the Cleveland Guardians on June 30.
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The Texas Rangers are now in first place in the American League West Division after pulling off an impressive four-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays.

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