Game result and context
Minnesota Twins defeat Texas Rangers 10-2 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Minnesota Twins defeated the Texas Rangers 10-2 on September 25, 2026. The Twins overcame an early two-run deficit with a dominant six-run second inning and maintained their lead to move to 76-84 on the season, while the Rangers fell to 79-81.
Final result
The Minnesota Twins defeated the Texas Rangers with a final score of 10-2. The Rangers opened the scoring with two runs in the first inning, but the Twins responded with six runs in the second, two in the fourth, and two in the sixth to secure the win.
How the game changed
After trailing 2-0 following the top of the first inning, the Twins offense broke the game open in the bottom of the second. The six-run rally shifted momentum entirely to the home side. Minnesota added two runs in the fourth and two more in the sixth, including a home run by Kody Clemens, to pull away from Texas.
Key performances
Luke Keaschall led the Twins' offense, recording four hits in five at-bats with three runs scored and three RBIs. Kody Clemens contributed three hits, including a home run, and three RBIs. Royce Lewis added two RBIs for Minnesota. On the mound, Joe Ryan earned the win, pitching 6.0 innings and striking out eight batters while allowing two earned runs. For the Rangers, Trevor Williams pitched 2.0 innings, striking out three.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the Texas Rangers hold a 79-81 record, sitting second in their division and four games back in the wild-card race with an elimination number of 2. The Minnesota Twins move to 76-84, placing them third in their division. Both teams have been eliminated from wild-card contention.