Rangers stun Yankees 8-5 on Aug. 6! Adolis García & Corey Seager lead a 10th-inning rally to push Texas deeper into the 2025 AL Wild Card race. Recap.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
In a game that had all the tension of a postseason clash, the Texas Rangers refused to blink. After a back-and-forth battle, they exploded for three runs in the 10th inning to defeat the New York Yankees 8-5, sending Globe Life Field into a frenzy and pushing the team firmly into the American League Wild Card conversation.
These guys are showing a lot of fight. Every win counts right now.
The game was deadlocked at 5-5 heading into extras, but the Rangers' offense came alive when it mattered most. The charge was led by 'El Bombi' himself, Adolis García, who ripped a go-ahead RBI double to break the tie. Not to be outdone, Corey Seager followed with a clutch two-run single, providing the breathing room that sealed the victory. García was a force all night, finishing 3-for-5, while Josh Jung also contributed a homer in a powerful display from the heart of the order. The celebration, highlighted on the team's social media, showed just how much this win meant.
This wasn't just another win; it was a statement. The victory improves the Rangers' record to 61-55 and marks their third straight win. More importantly, it pulls them to just 3.5 games behind the Seattle Mariners for the second AL Wild Card spot. The energy is palpable, and as manager Bruce Bochy noted postgame, the team's resilience is defining their late-season push. 'We battled all night,' Bochy said. 'That's the kind of baseball we need down the stretch.'
While the offense provided the late-game fireworks, the pitching staff kept them in it. Starter Jack Leiter delivered a gritty performance, battling through 5.2 innings and allowing four runs while striking out six. But the story of the night was the bullpen, which combined for 4.1 innings of one-run ball. The hero on the mound was José Leclerc, who was masterful in relief, tossing two perfect innings in the 9th and 10th to shut down the Yankees and earn a well-deserved win.
The front office is also making moves to fuel the playoff push. Before the game, infielder Justin Foscue was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock after hitting a blistering .312 with 14 homers. 'Justin's been swinging a hot bat and gives us some flexibility,' Bochy commented. Meanwhile, the future continues to pound on the door. Top prospect Wyatt Langford had another monstrous night for the Round Rock Express, launching two home runs and driving in five. With 27 homers on the year, Langford is making a compelling case for a September call-up.
With a crucial series win against a perennial contender in the bag, the Rangers have momentum and a clear goal in sight. The combination of clutch hitting, a resilient pitching staff, and exciting young talent creates a potent mix for the final stretch of the season. The fight for October is on, and the Rangers have just announced they are all in.
