Rangers push the AL West race to the final day of the regular season with a 6-2 win over the Twins

Danny Jansen's two-run homer and two additional RBIs propelled the Texas Rangers to a 6-2 triumph over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, propelling the AL West race to a finish on the regular season's final day. The victory pushed the Rangers to a half-game lead atop the division standings, with Houston slated to play at the Athletics later. However, the Astros' head-to-head tiebreaker with Texas means the champion will not be determined until Sunday.

Following a 10-2 loss on Friday, the Rangers scored quickly, with four runs coming in the second inning. A double by Nicky Lopez, a blooper single by Jansen, and a throwing error set the stage for Evan Carter, Alejandro Osuna, and Brandon Nimmo to contribute RBI doubles, solidifying a 4-1 lead for Texas. Jansen added a leadoff homer in the fourth inning, and Jake Burger's team-leading 28th homer in the fifth propelled the Rangers ahead 6-2.

Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing a run in the first inning. Reliever Robert Garcia earned the win with 1 2/3 innings of relief. Nicky Lopez exited the game in the fourth inning with a left ankle and heel injury, replaced by Michael Freeman. Josh Jung, the team's third baseman, was placed on the 10-day injured list with a broken right hand after being hit by a pitch on Friday.

The first pitch of Saturday's game was delayed by rain for 2 hours and 1 minute. Texas had yet to announce a starting pitcher for Sunday's regular-season finale. Minnesota's RHP Dean Kremer, who has allowed two or fewer runs in his last three starts, was scheduled to start.