"Rangers' Playoff Hopes Intensify, Mariners' Season Hangs in the Balance"

The Texas Rangers are closing in on a playoff berth and their first AL West title since 2015. With a magic number of four, the Rangers have a four-game lead over the first team currently out of the AL's wild card race, Seattle. They also hold the head-to-head tiebreaker with Seattle. However, there are still several scenarios at play, including the possibility of a three-way tie with Seattle and Houston for the division. The Rangers need to continue winning and hope for favorable outcomes in order to secure their playoff spot.