Texas Used Nimmo to Pull the Race Closer

The Rangers beat the Athletics 8-5 on September 1.

Texas gave itself a needed push in the playoff race, moving to 38.1% on the BaseChaser board.

Brandon Nimmo drove the night, going 4-for-5 with a double and 5 RBI. He brought in runs in the first, third, fifth, and sixth as Texas built the cushion.

MacKenzie Gore gave the Rangers 5 1/3 innings, allowing 1 earned run with 4 strikeouts and 4 walks.

Oakland scored three late, but Jacob Latz closed it with the save.

What It Means

The Rangers improve to 69-70. The Athletics remain outside the playoff picture.

BaseChaser lists Texas at 38.1% to make the playoffs and Oakland at 0.0%.

Texas is still chasing, but this win pulled the Rangers closer to the postseason picture.

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