Texas rode a road-sweep to knock the losing-streak stigma off a decimated roster, moving four games over .500 and to a sniff of the wild-card. Even without Seager, Semien, and Eovaldi, the offense has carried the heavier load, hitting .402 with runners in scoring position and peppering 20 homers in nine games. The question now: can this keep up as injuries linger and the September grind arrives?

Bochy trimmed swings, emphasizing short at-bats and team at-bats, and the lineup found surprising pop from names not expected to carry it. Jung and García have juiced the lineup, Pederson added power, and Burger could soon return to deepen the mix. The chase for the West and a postseason berth suddenly feels plausible.

Texas' coaching staff forged a makeshift lineup as Corey Seager, Marcus Semien and Nathan Eovaldi sat out, yet the Rangers surged behind unsung heroes like Helman, Langford, Jung, Pederson and Haggerty. Adolis García’s return-to-form and a patient, fast-starting Carter helped the offense while a 3.17 ERA marked steady pitching even with rotation injuries. The club’s wild-card odds flicker, but the depth and baton-passing approach kept them in the chase.

Bochy’s crew leaned on midseason signings and a buy-in from a resilient clubhouse. The narrative shifted from star power to roster churning, with Corbin’s eight-scoreless innings and Leiter’s growing confidence illustrating how the Rangers can survive and even thrive on the margins as Seager and Semien monitor timelines.

Adolis García surged back from the IL to spark Texas as the Rangers wrestle through injuries to teammates like Evan Carter, Marcus Semien, and Corey Seager. García went 9-for-20 (.450) with six extra-base hits, including two homers and a 1.450 OPS in five games, lifting a 5-1 homestand that seemed fragile at times. His new, disciplined approach—fewer pitches outside the zone and a compact two-strike swing—has altered the lineup’s rhythm and given Texas a clear offensive spark.

Bruce Bochy praised García’s focus, defense, and process, noting how the emphasis on planning and poise has paid off. The team now heads to Oakland for a pivotal road trip, hoping García’s hot stretch becomes a stable baseline rather than a fleeting echo of better days. The lineup remains thin behind him, but García’s play has become the engine driving Texas’ surge.