Mets Outlast Rangers 6-3 in Arlington Showdown

Alvarez Drives Mets to Victory

The New York Mets defeated the Texas Rangers 6-3 at Globe Life Field on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The decisive momentum shifted in the sixth inning when Francisco Alvarez hit a double to center field, scoring Juan Soto and Benge. This two-run play gave the visitors a 4-3 lead that they would not relinquish.

Alvarez finished the game with four runs batted in, serving as the offensive engine for the New York lineup.

Early Back-and-Forth Scoring

The game featured frequent lead changes through the first half. In the third inning, the Mets took a 1-0 lead when Soto singled to center, allowing Alvarez to score. The Rangers answered immediately in the bottom of the third when Jung doubled to right, scoring Jansen to tie the game at 1-1.

The fourth inning saw further exchanges, with the Mets taking a 2-1 lead before the Rangers tied it at 2-2 via a sacrifice fly by Diaz. The Mets regained the lead at 3-2 in the top of the fourth on a sacrifice fly by Langford, though the Rangers quickly tied the game again at 3-3 later in the inning.

The Mets extended their lead to 5-3 in the sixth inning when Torrens hit a sacrifice fly to first, allowing Alvarez to score.

Pitching Performance

Sean Manaea earned the win for New York, pitching six innings while allowing three hits and two earned runs. He also walked two batters and struck out nine. The Rangers’ MacKenzie Gore started for Texas, throwing five innings and allowing four hits and one earned run.

He walked one batter and struck out two. Nathan Eovaldi took the loss, pitching one inning and allowing three hits and three earned runs while walking one batter. The Mets bullpen, including Kodai Senga, who recorded the save, combined for three scoreless innings to secure the final out.

Attendance at the venue was 24,191.

Post-Game Records

With this result, the Texas Rangers’ record stands at 78 wins and 79 losses. The New York Mets improved to 72 wins and 85 losses. The game concluded with the Mets maintaining their lead from the sixth inning, capping a competitive afternoon in Arlington.

Sources

ESPN