{
  "id": 10106359,
  "title": "Rangers push the AL West race to the final day of the regular season with a 6-2 win over the Twins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/rangers-push-the-al-west-race-to-the-final-day-of-the-regular-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T01:28:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/26/rangers-push-the-al-west-race-to-the-final-day-of-the-regular-season-with-a-6-2-win-over-the-twins"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nFollowing 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.\n\nRangers 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.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Danny Jansen's two-run homer and RBIs secure 6-2 win over Twins",
    "Rangers take AL West lead by half-game, set for final day race",
    "Texas vs. Athletics determines champion on Sunday"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Rangers' win sets up a winner-takes-all finale on Sunday, with Texas holding a narrow lead and an Astros-Rangers tiebreaker looming if the teams finish tied.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/10106359.png",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Rangers' quest for AL West title and .500 record goes down to regular season's final day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/rangers-quest-for-al-west-title-and-500-record-goes-down-to-regular",
        "published": "2026-09-27T02:24:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Rangers’ quest for AL West title and .500 record goes down to regular season’s final day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/rangers-quest-for-al-west-title-and-500-record-goes-down-to-regular-10119351",
        "published": "2026-09-27T02:24:57.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}