Semien Hits Tiebreaking HR Against Rangers as Mets Win 7-2
Semien’s first homer since Aug. 7 gave New York the lead, and Brett Baty added a pinch-hit grand slam as the Mets won 7-2.
- On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, the New York Mets defeated the Texas Rangers 7-2 at Globe Life Field, dealing a significant blow to Texas' AL West title hopes during the Rangers' final home stand.
- Marcus Semien, traded by the Rangers to the Mets last November for Brandon Nimmo, hit a tie-breaking 388-foot solo home run in the eighth inning, marking his 15th homer of the season and snapping an 0-for-13 slump.
- Rookie right-hander Nolan McLean earned the win after allowing two runs on three hits over seven innings, while Brett Baty added insurance with a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth to secure the 7-2 victory.
- Mets manager Andy Green, appointed to a three-year contract after serving as interim manager, has guided the club to consecutive wins in Texas since the leadership transition.
- Texas remains tied atop the AL West but must win the division outright because the Houston Astros hold the season series tiebreaker at 9-4; the Rangers conclude their season against the Minnesota Twins.
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Marcus Semien blasts tiebreaking homer, propels Mets past Rangers
Marcus Semien damaged his former team's playoff hopes Wednesday night when he hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning to help the New York Mets defeat the Texas Rangers 7-2 in Arlington, Texas. Texas (78-80) and Houston (78-80) remain tied for first in the American League West after the Astros lost 6-5 in
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Semien hits tiebreaking HR against old team and Baty adds pinch-hit slam as Mets beat Rangers 7-2
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marcus Semien hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning against his former team and Brett Baty added a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth as the New York Mets beat the Texas Rangers 7-2 on…
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