The Texas Rangers are the only team in the AL West with a winning record (54-52), putting themselves in a good position with about one-third of the regular season remaining. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The Rangers are the only team in the division not under .500 with about one-third of the regular season remaining and less than a week before next Monday's trade deadline. Texas has a two-game lead over in-state nemesis Houston (53-55) and is 2 1/2 games in front of reigning division champion Seattle (52-55) after taking three of four against the Mariners.
"Every win matters, but I think the ones right before the deadline, there's always a little more stress ... especially in a situation where you could go either way," said Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson, who homered twice in the series-ending game.