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Bottom of the order steps up to keep Rangers' AL West hopes alive entering Game 162

Facing a late-season crisis without key sluggers Joc Pederson and Josh Jung due to hand and wrist injuries, the Texas Rangers turned to unexpected contributors on Saturday. The bottom of the lineup sparked a 6-2 victory against the Minnesota Twins, keeping American League West title hopes alive heading into the final day of the regular season.

Manager Skip Schumaker watched reserves Nicky Lopez, Danny Jansen, Evan Carter, and Alejandro Osuna combine with pinch-hitters Cody Freeman and Justin Foscue to produce seven hits and four RBIs, highlighted by Jansen's home run. Jake Burger also contributed a solo shot, lifting Texas to an 80-81 record and a narrow half-game lead over Houston in the division race.

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