Texas recalled Billy McKinney from Round Rock on short notice after five rust-filled days away from the field and he delivered a go-ahead RBI in the seventh, sparking a 4-2 win over Minnesota to snap Texas' eight-game skid.

The Plano native's first RBI as a Ranger came on a single that scored Ezequiel Duran, and manager Bruce Bochy praised the unseen spark he provided at the plate. With four games left, Texas remains in the mix for a potential .500 finish as late-season drama unfolds.

Graham Pauley delivered a ninth-inning RBI single that Texas couldn’t corral, as Ezequiel Duran’s leaping try couldn’t reel it in. Wyatt Langford added a sixth-inning solo blast for Texas, but Miami pushed back with a fourth-inning RBI from Heriberto Hernández and timely hits from Jakob Marsee and Xavier Edwards. The clash at Globe Life Field stayed sharp late, with Dane Myers and Osuna sparking ninth-inning intrigue and a bullpen chess match shaping the finale.

With late offense and defensive miscues shaping the frame-by-frame drama, fantasy players will note the ninth-inning pivot on Pauley’s hit and Langford’s power, while Marlins’ depth pieces like Marsee and Edwards offered multi-inning upside in daily formats. It was a tight, nerve-wracking showcase of high-leverage moments that fantasy rosters hunt for as the season tightens.

Rangers rookie Jack Leiter grew noticeably this season, but a late-mixed-messaging loss to Miami underscored the two-way narrative: progress and still-growing innings wear. He battled through a six-inning, two-run frame until two late two-out homers swung the game 4-3 in favor of Miami, trimming Texas’ playoff odds to two based on Boston’s win at Tampa Bay. Bochy praised Leiter’s poise and growth, while Leiter acknowledged the must-win pace and remaining challenge.

The season has drafted Leiter as a legitimate starter with a refined changeup and the ability to slow the game. With another potential start left and an eye toward a 150-inning cap, fantasy managers should monitor his innings timing and continued curveball/fastball command as he evolves into a true frontline piece.