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Rangers Move Ahead of Astros After Weekend Win

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 10:53 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Texas Rangers seized first place in the American League West after a weekend win.
The win moved them ahead of the Houston Astros, who sit at 77-79.
At 78-78, the Rangers are on pace for their first playoff appearance since the 2023 World Series.
Designated hitter Joc Pederson was placed on the 10-day injured list, ending his season.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 the Texas Rangers, owned by Tom Hicks, won the AL West with an 88-74 record before being swept by the Yankees in the ALDS. Decades of intermittent playoff trips, including a 2023 World Series title, have kept the franchise competitive. Now, in 2024 the Rangers again top the AL West, mirroring that late-1990s surge.

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Story summary

Texas Rangers seized first place in the American League West after a weekend win.
The win moved them ahead of the Houston Astros, who sit at 77-79.
At 78-78, the Rangers are on pace for their first playoff appearance since the 2023 World Series.
Designated hitter Joc Pederson was placed on the 10-day injured list, ending his season.

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