The Texas Rangers have officially galloped into the APBL’s top position, claiming the No. 1 spot in the Week 18 Power Rankings after a decisive victory over the White Sox. At 13-5, they stand alone with the league’s best record, finally edging past the New York Yankees thanks to a perfect blend of consistency and clutch performances.

The Yankees, now tied at 12-6 with three other contenders, slip to second as their win-loss power points take a slight hit. The Atlanta Braves also slide down a notch into third after their rough outing, while the Cincinnati Reds stand firm in fourth place.

The rest of the league remains steady, but with only four weeks to go before the playoffs, “steady” may not be enough to survive the final push. The Angels hold strong at fifth, the Cubs remain sixth, and the Tigers sit seventh, while the Giants keep their spot at eighth ahead of the Cardinals in ninth. The Red Sox, Orioles, Blue Jays, White Sox, and Guardians round out the table.

With the Power Five now separated by less than a half-point in rankings power, the battle for postseason seeding is about to hit full throttle.