The Texas Rangers were on the verge of clinching a return to the playoffs for the first time since 2016 before the Seattle Mariners rallied in the ninth.
They’ll have to wait at least another day.
Monty Montgomery pitched another gem, backed by home runs from Adolis García and Leody Taveras, but the Rangers failed to clinch a playoff berth Thursday night when the bullpen melted down in a 3-2 loss to theTexas was up 2-1 going into the ninth, but Aroldis Chapman gave up two hits and a walk without tallying an out. Jonathan Hernández came in for the fireballer and nearly put out the fire, but a two-out hit gave Seattle the comeback walk-off victory.
Jordan Montgomery was solid, but the Texas Rangers didn't clinch a playoff berth. © Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY SportsThe magic number for the division crown remains at two with three games against Seattle to go. TheShould the Rangers lock down the division, it comes with a bye to the AL Division Series. Texas would avoid the Wild Card round.
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