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SEATTLE — The Texas Rangers are back in the postseason for the first time since 2016, beating the Seattle Mariners 6-1 to clinch a playoff spot in the American League. Texas can claim the AL West title with a victory over Seattle in the regular-season finale or a Houston loss on the final day. The Rangers put together a four-run third inning off Seattle ace Luis Castillo, highlighted by two-out hits from Nathaniel Lowe, Jonah Heim and Leody Tavares that all plated runs. The loss plus Houston's win over Arizona eliminated the Mariners from the playoff race.
