Rangers’ Wild Race to the Finish | Austin News

The Texas Rangers are clinging to a two-game division lead over the Astros with just 18 games left — but it’s not just about winning; they need to finish ahead by more than two games to claim the title. With Houston holding the tiebreaker and both teams hovering near .500, Texas must play nearly flawless baseball: win 12 of 18 while Houston wins only 9. Their home advantage is key — they’ll need at least 7-2 at home and 5-4 on the road, plus some luck from other teams falling short against the Astros. The Astros face tougher early matchups but have an easier finish, while the Rangers dodge division rivals but battle playoff contenders everywhere. This tight race, which has been quiet all season, is now electric — and the Rangers have one last chance to make history. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/68136ee514cdabc7