Rangers topple AL’s top seed to reach ALCS

October 11, 2023
by RJ Hamster

Wednesday, October 11

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TOP NEWS

Pitcher Jose Leclerc and catcher Jonah Heim hug as the Rangers rush out from their dugout

Rangers dominate O’s, sweep way to first ALCS since ’11

Playing their first postseason game at Globe Life Field, the Rangers put on a show in eliminating the 101-win Orioles to keep their undefeated playoff run alive.

Astros rip 4 HRs in Game 3 win, on doorstep of 7th straight ALCS

Behind powerful performances from Yordan Alvarez and José Abreu, Houston bounced back from a Game 2 loss and flexed its muscles in Minnesota to put the Twins in a tough spot.

Key storylines for 3 games with so much on the line

Will the Astros punch a seventh straight ALCS ticket? What can the Braves and Phillies possibly provide as an encore? Are the D-backs poised to shock the world? Strap in for a wild day.

Lone Star Series? Minnesota Melee? Texas prepared for either opponent

The Rangers await their ALCS counterpart, but one thing is clear: They believe they have a chance to beat whoever is on the other side of the field.

Yordan and Reggie Jackson are on a postseason list by themselves

The best move for opposing managers at this point may be to hold up four fingers and point toward first base when Yordan Alvarez comes to the plate in a big spot.

Special season over for O’s club with bright future

Baltimore’s return to the postseason brought a disappointing end to a remarkable year for a rising club that should have one of the brightest futures in MLB.

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TOP PERFORMANCES

Adolis García tosses his bat away after hitting a home run

Adolis García: 2-for-4, HR, 3 RBIs
Has hit safely in 1st 5 postseason games

Nathan Eovaldi: 7 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 7 K’s
1.32 ERA, 0.80 WHIP in 13 2/3 IP this postseason

José Abreu: 2-for-5, 2 HRs, 5 RBIs
1st player with 2 playoff HRs of 440-plus ft.

Cristian Javier: 5 IP, 1 H, 9 K’s
0 runs allowed through 1st 3 career playoff starts

Yordan Alvarez: 3-for-5, HR, 2 2Bs
4 HRs in ALDS, tied 3rd-most in a best-of-5

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