Game result and context
New York Mets defeat Texas Rangers 6-3 in 2026 regular season matchup
The New York Mets improved to 72-85 with a 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers, who fell to 78-79. Sean Manaea earned the win, while Francisco Alvarez and Carson Benge led the Mets' offense.
Final result
The New York Mets defeated the Texas Rangers 6-3 on Monday, September 22, 2026. The Mets moved to a 72-85 record, while the Rangers dropped to 78-79.
The scoring began in the third inning with both teams plating one run. The Rangers took a 2-1 lead in the fourth, but the Mets responded with three runs in the sixth and one in the seventh to pull away for the win.
How the game changed
The game turned in the top of the sixth inning when the Mets scored three runs to overcome a 2-1 deficit. This rally shifted the momentum in favor of the visitors, who maintained their lead through the remainder of the contest.
Sean Manaea provided stability on the mound for New York, pitching 6.0 innings and striking out nine batters while allowing only two earned runs to earn his sixth win of the season.
Key performances
Francisco Alvarez paced the Mets' offense, finishing the game with two hits, two runs scored, and two runs batted in over five at-bats. Carson Benge also contributed significantly with two hits, two runs, and one RBI.
Juan Soto added two hits and one RBI for the Mets. For the Rangers, Josh Jung recorded one hit and one RBI, while starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore struck out two over 5.0 innings of work.
Season and playoff context
With this result, the New York Mets remain in fifth place in their division with a 72-85 record and have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Texas Rangers hold a 78-79 record, placing them second in their division.
The Rangers currently sit 3.0 games back in the wild-card race with a wild-card elimination number of 2, making every remaining game critical for their postseason aspirations.