Welcome to the latest installment of 3 Up, 3 Down, our weekly gauge of who’s streaking and who’s slumping throughout Major League Baseball. Our latest edition includes notes on Lance Lynn and the soaring Rangers, Dansby Swanson’s power surge and a particularly embarrassing moment in Seattle.
The Rangers have quietly crept past the Red Sox to hold the second AL spot entering Wednesday night. Texas enters Wednesday night having won 13 of its last 19. Playoff baseball may come back to Arlington sooner than expected.
Texas’ lineup has produced a healthy 5.8 runs per game since May 15, but its pitching staff has been the most pleasant surprise.