In the sixth, with it still a game at 3-0, the Rangers threatened a two-out rally with a single by Seager and a double to the wall by Marcus Semien. Seager, a below-average runner, was held up at third. And stranded there when Adolis García struck out.

The Texas Rangers entered Thursday at 57-52 and in a tie with the Seattle Mariners for the third American League Wild Card spot.

The Texas Rangers strengthened their starting rotation, having acquired Merrill Kelly via trade from the Arizona Diamondbacks.