The Texas Rangers continue to stay afloat in a competitive American League. They defeated the New York Yankees 8-5 in extra innings, giving the Bronx Bombers their fourth-straight loss.

The New York Yankees and Texas Rangers meet Wednesday for the finale of their 3-game series at Globe Life Field.

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees visit the Texas Rangers looking to break a six-game road losing streak. Texas has gone 36-20 at home and 60-55 overall. The Rangers have the best team ERA in the AL at 3.25.

Play-by-play action for the Texas Rangers vs. New York Yankees MLB game from August 5, 2025 on ESPN.

Aaron Judge returned to the New York Yankees Tuesday from a 10-game stint on the injured list. His presence didn't shift the fortunes of a faltering Yankees team.

Luckily for New York, the team expects franchise slugger Aaron Judge to return to the lineup as a designated hitter on Tuesday. But with Judge in that role, the Yankees would have to bench one of their most consistent hitters in Giancarlo Stanton unless he makes a surprising return to the outfield for the first time in two years,