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Harris’ 12th-Inning Double Walks Off Astros as Rangers Narrow AL West Gap

Houston’s prolonged slump with runners in scoring position is undermining its division cushion.

Jose Altuve and the Astros failed to score in three different extra innings before losing to the Rangers in 12 on Friday in Arlington.
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve looks on at his line out to third in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Houston Astros' Carlos Correa celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Houston Astros' Jacob Melton, center, looks up as umpire Umpire Mike Muchlinski calls him out on a steal attempt at second as Texas Rangers' Cody Freeman (39) looks on in the 9th inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Overview

  • Dustin Harris, promoted earlier in the day after Adolis García went on the injured list, delivered a walk-off double in the 12th to give Texas a 4-3 win in Arlington.
  • Carlos Correa tied the game with a two-out homer in the eighth after Jose Altuve doubled, forcing extra innings.
  • Standings shift: the Rangers moved within four games of Houston and to a half-game behind Seattle for the final AL wild-card spot with roughly 20 games remaining and five head-to-heads left.
  • Merrill Kelly held Houston to one run over seven innings with seven strikeouts, and Lance McCullers Jr. took the loss after a leadoff walk preceded Harris’ game-winner.
  • The Astros went 2-for-14 with runners in scoring position, continuing a post–trade-deadline downturn tied to an aggressive approach that has produced one of MLB’s lowest run totals since Aug. 1.