The Texas Rangers simply just need to survive a little bit longer before reaching the light at the end of the tunnel. Plenty of people are already calling the 2026 season a wash for the Rangers after their 17-20 start, and that’s totally understandable. The team has looked lackluster, with the offense appearing to be almost a complete carbon copy of last year’s disappointments. Add in the fact that several pitchers — like Jack Leiter and MacKenzie Gore — haven’t performed up to snuff with preseason expectations, and the sky couldn’t be gloomier in Arlington. But not all hope is lost. It’s important to remember that the Rangers’ schedule to begin the year was extremely difficult, especially as of late. Texas played the Los Angeles Dodgers — the reigning two-time champions — in a three-game series and the New York Yankees, who have the best record in the American League, six times.…