Texas Rangers stumble through a frenzied road swing, dropping to 2-5 on the trip and slipping three-and-a-half games back of the wildcard chase. Semien hobbled out in a walking boot after fouling a ball off his left foot; Carter nursed a stiff right wrist after being hit by a pitch. MRI and X-ray results loom large as Bochy’s club tries to salvage something from a season that may be slipping away. On the mound, Corbin’s durability again fades as the Royals pounce, using timely hits and Pasquantino’s homer to seal a 6-4 win. Road numbers tell a stark story: Rangers are 26-40 away from Globe Life Field, with pitching splits that bite when the ball flies differently on the road. Offensively they’re improved on the road, yet the overall pattern reinforces a need to fix production away from home if they’re to keep playoff dreams alive. Royals’ offense thrives on power and clutch hits, delivering a painful reminder that a resilient, well-rounded roster can flip the balance on a mid-September road trip. Bochy stressed the need to keep fighting, but the window to contend on the road is narrowing, and the season’s arc may hinge on how the Rangers respond heading into the final stretch.