Fatal flaw that will doom Rangers’ chances of winning AL West

One game separates the Texas Rangers from the Houston Astros with 23 games remaining in the 2026 season, but the standings understate the challenge. The Astros own the season tiebreaker after winning nine of 13 meetings, so Texas must finish ahead rather than merely pull even.

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