Rangers finish home slate with 3-1 win over Mets to keep Texas at least tied for AL West lead

Josh Jung and Corey Seager hit home runs, and Kumar Rocker delivered five strong innings as the Texas Rangers secured a 3-1 victory over the New York Mets, concluding their home schedule. This win halted a three-game losing streak and kept the Rangers at least tied for the AL West lead as they head into the final weekend of the regular season. Jung’s two-run homer in the first inning and Seager’s solo shot in the sixth were crucial, while Rocker allowed just one run and three hits. Jordan Montgomery earned his second career save with a perfect ninth inning. The Rangers, now 79-80, are slightly ahead of the Houston Astros, who hold the tiebreaker. Texas will finish the season with a series in Minnesota, while the Mets, at 73-86, will face the Washington Nationals. QUESTION: How might the outcome of the Rangers’ final games impact their chances in the postseason?