There is only one way the Texas Rangers could have missed the playoffs this year, given that they would unexpectedly get the best pitching in the entire league.
They would have to not produce consistently on offense, and particularly with runners in scoring position (RISP). Not only have the Rangers not hit well this year overall, but they have been downright awful when it counts.
The numbers don't lie and they are ugly
In 2025, the Rangers are hitting .235 with runners in scoring position. That is good for 27th in the league with only the Rockies, Mariners and White Sox worse in these high leverage situations than Texas.