The Texas Rangers rallied past the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Target Field in Minneapolis, overcoming an early one-run deficit to take a convincing four-run victory in nine innings. Danny Jansen led the offensive charge with a home run and two RBI, while Evan Carter and Alejandro Osuna each chipped in multi-hit performances with an RBI apiece. Robert Garcia earned the win out of the bullpen, and Bailey Ober took the loss after a rough five-inning outing for Minnesota.

Rangers Offense Chips Away at Ober, Breaks Game Open

Bailey Ober simply did not have it on Saturday. The Twins right-hander surrendered 10 hits and all 6 Texas runs across five innings, finishing with a 6.00 ERA on the night and departing with the Rangers firmly in control. Texas put crooked numbers on the board by attacking Ober early and often, spreading the damage across multiple innings rather than relying on one big inning.

Jansen was the headliner at the plate. The catcher went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI, providing exactly the kind of impact at-bat that can swing a road game. Evan Carter was equally productive in a quieter way, going 2-for-4 with an RBI to keep the line moving. Alejandro Osuna added a 2-for-3 night with an RBI, and Ezequiel Duran contributed a 2-for-3 performance to keep the lineup churning from top to bottom. Jake Burger supplied his own home run, going 1-for-5 but making that one hit count with a solo shot.

Texas Bullpen Locks It Down After Eovaldi's Exit

Nathan Eovaldi started for Texas and worked 4.1 innings, allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits and 2 walks while striking out 3. He kept the Rangers in the game long enough for the offense to build a lead, but the bullpen did the real damage-control work once he departed.

Robert Garcia bridged the gap with 1.2 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit with no walks, and was credited with the win. Jakob Junis followed with a clean inning of his own, and Tyler Alexander allowed 1 earned run in his frame but the game was well in hand by then. Jacob Latz closed things out in dominant fashion, striking out all three batters he faced in a perfect ninth inning to seal the result.

Minnesota managed just 2 runs total, with Luke Keaschall providing the Twins' lone offensive highlight, going 2-for-3. Travis Adams offered the one bright spot from the Minnesota bullpen, throwing 2 scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts after Ober's departure.

Turning Point: Rangers Seize Momentum After Early Deficit

The metadata confirms Texas overcame a one-run deficit to win, meaning Minnesota drew first blood. The Rangers' response — steady, multi-hit pressure against Ober — flipped the game and produced a margin that never felt threatened in the final innings. Once Eovaldi and the bullpen held Minnesota to two runs total, the Rangers' six-run offensive output proved more than sufficient.

What's Next for the Rangers

  • Texas continues its road series against the Minnesota Twins following Saturday's result.
  • The Rangers will look to carry Saturday's offensive momentum — 10 hits, six multi-hit performers — into their next game.
  • Watch for Jacob Latz, who was untouchable in Saturday's ninth inning with three strikeouts on the night.