The Texas Rangers were eliminated from postseason contention on Sunday with a 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins in the regular season finale. According to one account, the Rangers needed both a win and an Astros loss to keep their playoff hopes alive, but fell short on both counts.
Josh Bell drove in three runs for Minnesota, including a two-run home run, while Royce Lewis added a solo shot. Twins pitcher Dean Kremer allowed just one run over seven innings. The Rangers' final record of 80-82 marked what one outlet called an "incredibly disappointing" conclusion to their season.