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Texas Rangers Player Identifies What Must Change With AL West Race Tied

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers infielder Justin Foscue said the offense needs to score four to six runs a game for Texas to win the American League West over the final week of the regular season.

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 10:39 PM
Texas Rangers Player Identifies What Must Change With AL West Race Tied
Key Things to Know
  • The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros are tied for the AL West lead at 78-79 with five games remaining.
  • The Astros hold the head-to-head tiebreaker, meaning Texas must finish with a better overall record.
  • Texas lost 6-3 to the New York Mets, while Houston earned a 7-0 shutout win over Seattle.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Texas Rangers infielder Justin Foscue stated that the team's offense needs to produce four to six runs per game during the final week of the regular season to secure the American League West division title. The Rangers fell into a 78-79 tie with the Houston Astros after losing 6-3 to the New York Mets, while Houston defeated the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Tuesday night.

Because the Astros hold the head-to-head tiebreaker, Texas must finish with a better record than Houston over the final five games to win the division. Foscue emphasized the importance of delivering hits in crucial situations and approaching each pitcher collectively as a lineup to boost the team's winning chances.

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