Texas Rangers took the lineal MLB belt on September 26, 2026, beating Minnesota Twins 6–2 on the road. It is reign 10,798 in the belt's history and the 178th for the franchise.
Minnesota Twins had held it since September 22, 2026: 4 days and 2 defenses.
Texas Rangers last held the belt in 2026, 69 days before this one; that reign lasted 1 day with 0 defenses.
The reign lasted 1 day and 0 defenses, ending September 27, 2026 against Minnesota Twins.
The game
Rangers Seize Belt with 6-2 Victory Over Twins 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.