Texas Rangers Extend Win Streak to Six With Dramatic 3–2 Victory Over Mets
NEW YORK — The Texas Rangers are officially on fire. Powered by clutch pitching, sharp defense, and a ninth-inning RBI single from rookie Wyatt Langford, the defending World Series champions edged the New York Mets 3–2 on Tuesday night to secure their sixth straight victory and keep their late-season surge alive.
It wasn’t easy. For much of the evening, the Rangers trailed as Mets starter José Quintana mixed his fastball and changeup to keep Texas hitters off balance. But the Rangers’ bullpen—anchored by relievers Josh Sborz and José Leclerc—kept the game within reach, giving the lineup a chance to strike late.
That opportunity arrived in the top of the ninth. With the score tied 2–2 and two outs, Langford stepped into the batter’s box against Mets closer Edwin Díaz. The rookie outfielder calmly worked the count before shooting a sharp single into left field, bringing home Marcus Semien with the go-ahead run. The Rangers dugout erupted, and the visiting crowd at Citi Field roared as Langford rounded first with a fist pump.
“Wyatt’s composure is something you don’t often see in young players,” manager Bruce Bochy said afterward. “He never looked rattled. That’s a big moment, and he delivered.”
Texas starter Nathan Eovaldi allowed just two runs across six innings, striking out seven while scattering five hits. His ability to escape a bases-loaded jam in the fifth inning kept the Rangers close and set the stage for the late-game heroics.
“This team fights,” Eovaldi said. “We trust each other. Whether we’re up or down, we know someone will come through.”
The win improves the Rangers to 15–4 over their last 19 games, a stretch that has vaulted them up the American League standings and reestablished them as a formidable postseason threat. Key veterans such as Corey Seager and Adolis García have provided steady power, while the emergence of Langford has added a jolt of youthful energy to the lineup.
Bochy credits the club’s chemistry as much as its talent. “It’s not just about the numbers,” he said. “These guys genuinely enjoy competing together. They pick each other up every night.”
Fans have taken notice. Texas supporters filled sections of Citi Field with chants of “Let’s Go Rangers,” and social media buzzed immediately after the final out, with highlights of Langford’s game-winning hit trending within minutes.
With a six-game winning streak and momentum building, the Rangers now head back to Arlington for a critical homestand that could shape the playoff picture. If they continue this blend of timely hitting and resilient pitching, the reigning champions may be peaking at exactly the right moment.
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