Rangers Beat Brewers 5-0 Move Closer AL West Lead

The Texas Rangers are intensifying their playoff push, recently beating the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 with Michael Helman driving in all runs, and moving within 3 1/2 games of the AL West lead. The Rangers, who have won 12 of their past 16 games, continue to chase both the AL West-leading Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners for a wild card spot, holding steady 1.5 games behind Seattle. The Brewers, leading the National League Central by 7 1/2 games and holding the best MLB record, look to maintain momentum as they face the Rangers in a critical three-game series starting Monday, with Milwaukee starter Jose Quintana and Texas' Jacob Latz set to pitch. Texas's recent series win over Houston helped cut the Astros' division lead but left the Rangers still four games behind. Both teams are navigating late-season pressures, with Texas aiming to return to the postseason following their 2023 World Series win, while Milwaukee seeks to clinch a playoff spot soon. The upcoming games are pivotal in shaping the playoff landscape for both teams.