Rangers Clinch Playoff Berth with 8-3 Victory Over Mets
ARLINGTON, TX – The Texas Rangers secured a postseason berth Friday night, defeating the New York Mets 8-3 at Globe Life field. The win, fueled by a dominant offensive performance and solid pitching, guarantees the Rangers a spot in the 2025 MLB Playoffs, marking their third playoff appearance in the last five seasons.
This victory carries critically important weight for a rangers team aiming to build upon recent successes and contend for a World Series title. The American League West remains competitive, and securing a playoff spot allows the Rangers to focus on positioning themselves for a favorable matchup in the postseason. For the Mets, the loss further diminishes their already slim playoff hopes, effectively ending their contention for a Wild Card spot.
Corey Seager led the Rangers’ offensive charge, going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Marcus Semien added a pair of hits and two RBIs, while Adolis García contributed a two-run double. Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (12-6) delivered a strong performance, allowing three runs on six hits over seven innings, striking out eight.
The Mets’ offense struggled to get going against Eovaldi and the rangers’ bullpen. Pete Alonso homered for New York, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Rangers’ consistent attack. Mets starter José Quintana (6-10) took the loss, giving up five runs in 5.1 innings.
Box Score: Texas Rangers 8, New York Mets 3 – September 13, 2025
Rangers
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Marcus Semien | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Adolis García | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| jonah Heim | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Evan Carter | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Leody Taveras | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ezequiel Duran | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Jung | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Trevino | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 30 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
Mets
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Nimmo | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Francisco Lindor | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pete Alonso | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| J.D. Martinez | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Marte | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luis Carillo | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brett baty | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tomás Nido | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Locastro | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 27 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Rangers | ||||||
| Nathan Eovaldi (W: 12-6) | 7.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Jonathan hernández | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Anderson | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| New York Mets | ||||||
| José quintana (L: 6-10) | 5.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Drew Smith | 2.2 | 2 | 3 |
