Game result and context
Minnesota Twins defeat Texas Rangers 6-4 in 2026 regular season finale
The Minnesota Twins finished their 2026 campaign on a high note, defeating the Texas Rangers 6-4. Despite a late rally from Texas, Minnesota's early lead and strong pitching from Dean Kremer secured the win.
Final result
The Minnesota Twins defeated the Texas Rangers 6-4 on September 27, 2026. The Twins finished the game with 6 runs on the board, while the Rangers managed 4 runs. The game concluded after 9 innings of play.
How the game changed
Minnesota established an early advantage by scoring in the first and third innings. A pivotal moment occurred in the bottom of the third when Josh Bell hit a two-run home run, extending the Twins' lead. The Twins added two more runs in the fifth inning to build a 5-1 cushion. Although the Rangers attempted a comeback with solo home runs from Danny Jansen and Elias Díaz, and a two-run shot by Corey Seager in the ninth, the Twins' early production proved sufficient to hold off the visitors.
Key performances
Dean Kremer earned the win for Minnesota, pitching 7.0 innings and allowing only 1 earned run while striking out 4 batters. Offensively, Josh Bell led the Twins with a home run and 3 RBIs, while Royce Lewis contributed a home run and 2 hits. For the Rangers, Corey Seager, Danny Jansen, and Elias Díaz each recorded a home run in the losing effort.
Season and playoff context
With this result, the Texas Rangers finished their 2026 season with a record of 80-82, placing them second in their division and four games back in the wild-card race. The Minnesota Twins concluded their season at 77-85, finishing third in their division and seven games back in the wild-card standings. Both teams were eliminated from playoff contention prior to this matchup.