Rangers Win 6-2 Behind Eovaldi Return and Four-Double Inning to Force Game 162

Overview

• The Rangers defeated the Twins 6-2, using a four-run second inning that featured four doubles to seize control of the game.
• Nathan Eovaldi made his first start since early August and delivered 4.1 innings with one run allowed, giving the club an early boost.
• Danny Jansen and Jake Burger added solo home runs to extend the lead and the bullpen closed the game with Jacob Latz striking out the side in the ninth.
• Twins starter Bailey Ober surrendered six earned runs in five innings and finished his season 7-7 with a 4.47 ERA, effectively ending his 2026 campaign.
• The win moved Texas to 80-81 and kept their postseason hopes alive, leaving roster and injury questions and the results of Game 162 and other games to decide whether they qualify.