The Rangers wanted to play meaningful baseball in September for the first time since they had a new starting rotation this season

They will attempt the same thing in October since they loved it so much.

With a 6-1 victory over Seattle on Saturday, perhaps the most tenacious Rangers team in the team’s 52-year history secured a trip to the postseason for the first time since 2016. This victory was made possible by Andrew Heaney’s strong pitching, the efforts of three relievers, and a far more methodical approach at bat.

It was only right that Josh Rojas was hit by Jose Leclerc, the player in the club with the longest consecutive stay, to end the game with a strikeout and spark a small celebration on the field.

The result of the Houston-Arizona game on Saturday night is still a mystery to the Rangers. The Rangers would win the AL West if Arizona prevailed.

According to manager Bruce Bochy, this was a resilient squad throughout the entire season. They have put that to the test all season long. And the Rangers have supported the boss at every turn.

Prior to Thursday’s game, General Manager Chris Young remarked, “They are a very professional group.” “Neither their highs nor their lows are excessively high or low. We now possess a really strong resolve as a result of that. That has held true despite setbacks and highs and lows. It only illustrates the group’s character.