The Yankees snapped the Rangers' home win streak on Aug 4, 2025, with a 5-1 comeback win. Aaron Judge powered a late rally against Texas. Read the recap.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
All good things must come to an end. The Texas Rangers' impressive six-game winning streak at Globe Life Field was snapped Monday night, as the New York Yankees mounted a late-game comeback to secure a 5-1 victory. Despite holding an early lead against Yankees ace Max Fried, the Rangers' bats fell silent when it mattered most, and a relentless New York offense finally broke through.
The loss drops the Rangers to 58-56 on the season, ending a dominant stretch of baseball in Arlington.
For five innings, it looked like the Rangers might just pull off another stunner. Starter Patrick Corbin navigated a dangerous Yankees lineup, and the defense flashed the leather, including a crucial double play in the fifth to keep New York off the board. Texas scraped together a 1-0 lead, but couldn't hold on. The Yankees offense, powered by the ever-dangerous Aaron Judge, erupted in the later innings to seal the game. A silver lining for Texas was a strong relief outing from Jacob deGrom, who showed his top form and kept the game from getting further out of hand.
Facing a tough left-hander in Max Fried, manager Bruce Bochy shuffled the lineup, giving Wyatt Langford the start in center field while resting catcher Kyle Higashioka. The move was strategic, though Higashioka's bat was missed after he doubled in his last start. The offense struggled to build momentum, with Adolis García being one of the few bright spots by reaching base twice. Ultimately, one run wasn't enough, highlighting the team's need for consistent run production against the league's best arms.
Despite the disappointing loss, the Rangers didn't lose any ground in the grand scheme of things. They remain in third place in the AL West with a 58-56 record. The gap to the division-leading Houston Astros sits at 4.5 games, a manageable deficit with plenty of baseball left to play. The end of the home streak stings, but maintaining their position in the standings is the key takeaway as the team continues its push for a playoff spot.
One loss, even to a rival like the Yankees, doesn't define a season. The home streak was a fantastic run, but now the focus shifts to winning the series. With two more games against New York, the Rangers have an immediate opportunity to bounce back, prove their mettle against an elite opponent, and keep the pressure on in the tight AL West race. Let's see how they respond tomorrow.
