Texas Rangers are out of postseason contention after a 4-1 defeat to Minnesota, ending their playoff bid with five games left and a 79-78 mark. They can’t climb to the top seeds, and Houston’s tiebreaker edge complicates a potential finish even with a similar record. Pederson’s leadoff homer provided the lone Ranger highlight as Corbin labored through 3⅔ innings. A late surge by rookies couldn’t sustain momentum; the Twins’ deadline-driven reboot stands out as a factor in the hunt, while the Rangers pivot to 2025.