Texas Rangers Keep Their Momentum Surging With Sweep of MLB’s Top-Ranked Brewers
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have officially announced themselves as a force in the playoff hunt. Under the bright Sunday afternoon lights at Globe Life Field, Texas polished off a commanding three-game sweep of the MLB-leading Milwaukee Brewers, sealing a 6–3 victory that showcased a team surging with confidence and chemistry when it matters most.
Jake Burger lit up the ballpark with a pair of monstrous home runs, each one sending the crowd into a frenzy. His four-RBI performance—including a crushing seventh-inning homer—became the defining spark of a lineup that suddenly looks capable of overpowering any pitching staff in the league.
On the mound, Merrill Kelly remained calm and precise, working six steady innings while surrendering seven hits and punching out six. By keeping Milwaukee’s dangerous bats from stringing together momentum, Kelly set the stage for Texas’ offense to control the flow of the game. “Everybody’s feeding off the energy,” Kelly said. “Right now we feel like we can take on anybody.”
The Rangers improved to 77–70 and have won 14 of their last 18—turning what once looked like a crowded AL West fight into a full-fledged sprint among the Mariners, Astros, and a Rangers club suddenly firing on all cylinders. What was once a borderline playoff contender now resembles a team built to make noise in October.
Manager Bruce Bochy praised the team’s complete-game approach. “We’re playing crisp baseball,” Bochy said. “Strong pitching, timely hitting, and dependable defense. This is exactly the type of baseball you want this time of year, and the guys are fully locked in.”
The sweep carries even more weight considering the opponent. The Brewers arrived in Texas with baseball’s best record and an intimidating rotation led by Cy Young hopeful Corbin Burnes. Yet over three games, the Rangers outscored Milwaukee 18–8, consistently grinding down their bullpen and delivering big hits in pressure moments.
Burger, acquired at the trade deadline, continues to look like one of the most impactful midseason pickups in the league. The 28-year-old slugger has added instant firepower and stability to the heart of the lineup. “Jake’s been a game-changer for us,” Bochy said. “He stretches our lineup and forces pitchers to rethink their approach.”
Inside the clubhouse, the mood was confident but composed. “This was a statement series,” said shortstop Corey Seager. “But we’re not satisfied—every single game from here on out is huge.”
With only a few weeks remaining in the regular season, the Rangers’ late-season surge has reshaped the playoff landscape. If they keep blending explosive offense with controlled, reliable pitching, they could be the surprise contender no one wants to face when October arrives.
For Rangers fans who have endured highs and lows this year, Sunday’s win felt like more than just another notch in the standings—it felt like a turning point, a sign that Texas may be saving its best baseball for the moments that matter most.
