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Belt game 22,799 · September 26, 2026

Texas Rangers take the belt

Texas Rangers beat Minnesota Twins 6–2 on the road to start reign 10,798 of the MLB belt, the 178th for the franchise.

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Rangers Seize Belt with 6-2 Victory Over Twins

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The Texas Rangers captured the lineal championship belt with a convincing 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Texas struck for four runs in the second inning to seize control of the game and never looked back, adding single runs in the fourth and fifth innings to build a commanding lead.

Minnesota grabbed an early 1-0 advantage in the first inning, but the Rangers' four-run second inning immediately turned the game in their favor. The Twins managed just one more run in the eighth inning, never threatening to reclaim the lead as Texas cruised to victory.

With the win, the Rangers claim possession of the belt, wresting it away from Minnesota. The belt now travels with Texas as they continue their season.

Written by Claude from ESPN's box score for this game.

Minnesota Twins had held it since September 22, 2026, with 2 defenses over 4 days.

Texas Rangers held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Minnesota Twins on September 27, 2026.

10,798Reign number
178Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held

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