Game result and context
Texas Rangers defeat Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 on September 13, 2026. Corey Seager led the Rangers with three hits and three RBIs, while Nolan Arenado contributed a three-run home run for the Diamondbacks in a late-game rally that fell just short.
Final result
The Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks with a final score of 7-6. The Rangers improved their record to 74-76, while the Diamondbacks fell to 79-71.
Texas jumped out to an early lead with two runs in the first inning and added three more in the fifth and two in the sixth. Arizona responded with one run in the fourth, three in the seventh, and two in the ninth, but could not overcome the deficit.
Key performances
Corey Seager paced the Rangers' offense, going 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs. Josh Jung also contributed with two hits and an RBI.
For the Diamondbacks, Nolan Arenado hit a three-run home run and finished with two hits and three RBIs. Gabriel Moreno added a solo home run. Cal Quantrill earned the win for Texas, pitching 6.0 innings and allowing two earned runs with four strikeouts. Eduardo Rodriguez took the loss for Arizona, surrendering three earned runs over 5.1 innings while striking out seven.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the Texas Rangers hold a 74-76 record, sitting second in their division, 1.0 game back, and fifth in the wild-card race, 2.0 games back. Their elimination number stands at 11 for both the division and wild-card spots.
The Arizona Diamondbacks hold a 79-71 record, placing them third in their division, 11.5 games back, and fourth in the wild-card standings, 2.5 games back. Their elimination number for the division is 2, and their wild-card elimination number is 10.