Texas’ injury-riddled push continues to force Bochy to improvise. With Semien (foot), Carter (wrist), Seager (appendectomy) and García (quad) out, the Rangers rolled a patchwork lineup that still sought the right matchup against Houston. Dustin Harris cracked the heart of the order after a walk-off, while Josh Smith slid back to leadoff as the club mixed in three left-handed bats in the top six to counter Hunter Brown.

Saturday’s lineup differed from Friday’s largely due to handedness, underscoring a on-the-fly approach as attrition piles up. The club has leaned on players who began the season in the minors or elsewhere, yet remains in the thick of a postseason chase with the finish line in sight.