On Saturday, the Rangers suffered their second consecutive loss in Cleveland, ending the game with a 2-1 defeat. As a result, Texas now trails the Houston Astros by a half-game for the leading position in the American League West, while maintaining just a one-game advantage over the third-place Seattle Mariners. Furthermore, the Rangers' road record has slipped to 37-36, raising concerns about the possibility of them being swept in a series for the first time since their three consecutive losses to the Astros from July 31 to August 2.