Texas Rangers sweep Blue Jays to claim first place in AL West
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers Take Over First Place in AL West, Sweep Blue Jays
"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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