In a razor-thin AL West race, every game counts. The insurgent Rangers have spent much of 2023 trying to hold off the dynastic Astros, at a 59–42 lead over Houston by two games with just over two months left in the regular season.
That lead, however, is one game fewer than it was on Monday—thanks to a play that had the Rangers’ commentary team stewing.
With one out in the bottom of the ninth, Astros designated hitter Yainer Díaz singled in right fielder Kyle Tucker to ostensibly win the 10–9 game for Houston. However, a lengthy replay review ensued as some angles appeared to show Tucker failing to touch the plate before catcher Jonah Heim tagged him.
