The New York Yankees’ five-game winning streak, the longest active run in the American League, was halted Monday night by the Texas Rangers in a 6-1 loss that underscored the fragility of momentum against disciplined pitching. Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi delivered eight innings of one-run ball, a performance that neutralized a Yankees lineup that had averaged nearly six runs per game during its streak. Two early home runs by the Rangers offense, struck before the fourth inning, gave Eovaldi a cushion he never relinquished. The result signals a disruption in the Yankees’ recent form — a rotation-reliant stretch that had masked underlying offensive inconsistencies. For the Rangers, the win demonstrates their capacity to suppress a high-powered opponent through efficient pitching and early aggression. Whether New York can re-establish its rhythm before facing another top-tier starter remains an open question.