Marlins Extend Winning Streak to Seven, Sweep Rangers Amid Playoff Elimination Threat

The Texas Rangers have suffered a significant downturn, enduring a six-game losing streak after falling 4-3 to the Miami Marlins, who have won five consecutive games and ten of their last thirteen. The Rangers, who had a promising position earlier in the season, now face a slim playoff chance, trailing five games behind in the wild-card race with only seven games remaining. Miami's Troy Johnston and Connor Norby delivered crucial back-to-back home runs, contributing to the Marlins' victory and extending the Rangers' losing streak. Texas' Merrill Kelly and Jack Leiter struggled with pitching performances, while the Rangers' offense managed only a few runs despite contributions from players like Kyle Higashioka, Alejandro Osuna, and Rowdy Tellez. With the Rangers eliminated from the AL West race, they aim to avoid a sweep in the final game of the series, which also marks the end of their home games this season. The Marlins, meanwhile, are looking to finish with a winning road record for only the third time in franchise history.