Texas Rangers sprint to playoff contention with a 6-3 win over Milwaukee to complete the series sweep, buoyed by Jake Burger’s two-homer eruption. Burger’s power surge, paired with Helman’s clutch plays, fuels Texas’ late-season push and extends a season-best run above .500. The win tightens the wild-card landscape as the Rangers sit one game behind Seattle for the final third AL Wild Card berth and two behind Houston in the division.

Milwaukee’s Freddy Peralta was tagged for five runs across five innings, while Merrill Kelly steadied the ship after the opener, and Pederson’s hustle-created runs in the third helped Texas pull away. The Rangers’ recent string of wins over top teams underscores their growing momentum as the regular season winds down.

Meanwhile, the Brewers see the setback while Texas maintains momentum in a tight playoff race, with key performers like Burger, Helman, Pederson, and deGrom guiding Texas toward a potential postseason berth.

Texas broke through for six runs in a 6-3 win over Milwaukee at Globe Life Field, led by Jake Burger’s homer and a key early offense from Josh Jung. Merrill Kelly spun a solid start for the Rangers, while Kyle Higashioka handled behind the plate and Phil Maton closed out the save. Michael Helman added a spark steal-and-score moment, reinforcing Texas’ depth for fantasy managers eyeing multi-position upside.

The Brewers countered with Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich supplies, Brice Turang contributing in the middle infield, and Rowdy Tellez providing aVeteran presence as the game stayed competitive into late innings. The result boosts Rangers assets across the board and tightens the rest-of-season outlook for fantasy rosters.

A final Awards Watch narrows the field across MLB’s top honors, tallying the leading contenders and the scenarios that could flip the race. In the AL MVP chase, Aaron Judge remains the favorite over Cal Raleigh, with Judge’s superior overall metrics and late-season consistency keeping him ahead despite Raleigh’s historic home run pace. In the NL, Shohei Ohtani’s rare blend of hitting and pitching cements him atop the MVP table, while Juan Soto’s OBP mastery and steals keep him as the strongest challenger. The Cy Young races tighten as Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes lead the American and National Leagues, respectively, with a close fight from Garrett Crochet and Cristopher Sanchez. The Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year categories also move toward clear contenders, though a late surge from a hot starter or a strategic managerial move could still reshape the outcomes.

Across the board, the analysis leans on WAR, win probability metrics, and narrative momentum to assess direction. The final weeks will test durability and playoff scenarios, with the outcomes likely to hinge on late-season surges, health, and the ability to translate big numbers into hardware-worthy campaigns.