Texas Rangers hit All-Star break atop AL West after walking off Astros

The Texas Rangers claimed the top spot in the AL West heading into the 2026 MLB All-Star break after defeating the Houston Astros with a walk-off win on Sunday, July 13. Brandon Nimmo delivered the game-winning hit to complete a successful homestand for Texas. The victory capped a strong stretch of play for the Rangers, who now lead their division at the midpoint of the season.