Context:

Texas secured a 3-1 victory over the Mets to keep the Rangers at least tied for the AL West lead heading into the final weekend, closing out the home schedule with momentum as they prepare for the concluding stretch. Key offense came from Josh Jung and Corey Seager, while Kumar Rocker delivered five solid innings. The win halted a three-game skid and left Texas in a position to threaten for the division if Houston falters in the upcoming series. The result also set up a tense finish as both teams prepare for their final regular-season games. Expect continued emphasis on late-season performances and matchup-driven decisions as the playoff race narrows.

Dive Deeper:

• Texas improved to 79-80 and snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the New York Mets, finishing its home schedule with momentum.

• Josh Jung delivered a two-run homer in the first inning off rookie Zac Thornton to push the Rangers ahead, while Jung finished with three hits and a walk.

• Corey Seager snapped an 0-for-15 skid by homering to lead off the sixth, marking his 19th long ball of the season.

• Kumar Rocker allowed one run and three hits across five innings, striking out four batters in a solid start.

• Jordan Montgomery pitched a perfect ninth for his second big-league save after the Rangers bullpen held the Mets in check late.

• New York jumped ahead 1-0 on Francisco Lindor’s leadoff double and Carson Benge’s two-out RBI single, with Benge tying a Mets rookie record with 160 hits this season.

• Houston (78-80) holds the head-to-head tiebreaker with Texas; the Astros led the season series and the Rangers head to Minnesota for their final three games, while New York heads to Washington to begin a three-game set.