SB Nation Dallas - Déjà Vu: Rangers Advance To ALCS, Defeat Rays 4-3https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48887/dallas-fave.png2011-10-06T22:47:24-05:00http://dallas.sbnation.com/rss/stream/22327662011-10-06T22:47:24-05:002011-10-06T22:47:24-05:00Tigers Defeat Yankees, Win Series
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<p><br> </p>↵<hr class="widget_boundry_marker">↵<div class="pane sports_data_widget events clearfix">↵<table class="box-score">↵<thead> ↵<tr>↵<th class="td-left"> <span>Final - 10.6.2011 </span> </th> <th> 1 </th> <th> 2 </th> <th> 3 </th> <th> 4 </th> <th> 5 </th> <th> 6 </th> <th> 7 </th> <th> 8 </th> <th> 9 </th> <th>R</th>↵</tr>↵</thead> ↵<tbody>↵<tr>↵<td class="td-name"><span class="win"> <a href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/">Detroit Tigers</a> </span></td>↵<td>2</td>↵<td>0</td>↵<td>0</td>↵<td>0</td>↵<td>1</td>↵<td>0</td>↵<td>0</td>↵<td>0</td>↵<td>0</td>↵<td class="highlight">3</td>↵</tr>↵<tr>↵<td class="td-name"><span class="loss"> <a href="https://www.pinstripealley.com/">New York Yankees</a> </span></td>↵<td>0</td>↵<td>0</td>↵<td>0</td>↵<td>0</td>↵<td>1</td>↵<td>0</td>↵<td>1</td>↵<td>0</td>↵<td>0</td>↵<td class="highlight">2</td>↵</tr>↵</tbody>↵</table>↵<p class="foot clearfix"><span class="link-more"><span>Complete Coverage ></span></span></p>↵</div>↵<hr class="widget_boundry_marker">↵↵<p><br id="1317959063085"> Off the strength of their pitching and two first inning home runs, the Tigers just kicked the Yankees out of the playoffs to win their ALDS three games to two, and setting the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Rangers</a>' ALCS opponent.</p>↵<p>This gives the Rangers homefield advantage throughout the American League playoffs. It also gives them their fourth ever postseason opponent.</p>↵<p>The Yankees have not beaten a first round opponent outside of the Twins since the Jeter flip series against Oakland in 2001.</p>↵<p>Make your plans for games one and two this weekend!</p>
https://dallas.sbnation.com/texas-rangers/2011/10/6/2474563/tigers-defeat-yankees-win-seriesRobbie Griffin2011-10-05T18:50:00-05:002011-10-05T18:50:00-05:00The Texas Rangers Name C.J. Wilson The Starter Of Game 1 of ALCS
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<p>Ron Washington has knocked out one of his to-do's prior to the beginning of the American League Championship Series between his <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Texas Rangers</a> versus either the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pinstripealley.com/">New York Yankees</a> or the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/">Detroit Tigers</a>. <br><br>Who will be the Game 1 starter? Check. <br><br>That "check" is 16-game winner <span>C.J. Wilson</span>. The 30-year old lefty has proven to be the Rangers most reliable starting pitcher, and although Wilson struggled in his only pitching appearance in the ALDS, Washington is confidence in his left-handed hurler. For good reason, as Wilson was the starter in Game 1 of the ALCS in 2010 versus the Yankees. Wilson allowed three runs in seven innings, before the Yankees capitalized on poor pitching from the bullpen and took the Game 1 victory. </p>
<p>Other than naming the Game 1 starter, Washington has made no decisions on the rotation or lineup. The Rangers were off on Wednesday and plan to resume workouts on Thursday. If the Yankees win Game 5 versus the Tigers, the Rangers will work out in Arlington Friday morning before flying out to New York City.</p>
<p>For more insights check out the <a href="http://www.lonestarball.com/">SBNation Rangers blog at Lone Star Ball</a>.</p>
https://dallas.sbnation.com/texas-rangers/2011/10/5/2471995/the-texas-rangers-name-c-j-wilson-the-starter-of-game-1-of-alcsEddie Maisonet2011-10-05T10:03:05-05:002011-10-05T10:03:05-05:002011 Texas Rangers PLayer Of The ALDS
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<p>For 50 years, no <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Texas Rangers</a> (or Washington Senators) fan ever saw his (or her) team win so much as one post season series.</p>↵<p>In two seasons now, they have won three.</p>↵<p>There is no LDS MVP award, but there should be. Pretend you are a member of whatever voting body decides this non-existent award, and bestow your vote upon the Ranger you feel did the most for the team in their four games against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.draysbay.com/">Rays</a>.</p>↵
https://dallas.sbnation.com/texas-rangers/2011/10/5/2470439/2011-texas-rangers-player-of-the-aldsRobbie Griffin2011-10-04T17:11:49-05:002011-10-04T17:11:49-05:002011 ALCS Schedule Information
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<p>We won't know all of the details on the 2011 ALCS schedule until we determine a winner in the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/">Tigers</a>-<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pinstripealley.com/">Yankees</a> ALDS series either tonight or Thursday. MLB has set a schedule, though, for the rest of the playoffs via their website. The ALCS, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Rangers</a> vs. Tigers/Yankees (sounds so good), looks like this: </p>
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<p> The Rangers will host Games 1 and 2 if the Tigers are their opponent, and Game 3 if the Yankees survive. There is no NLCS game scheduled for Saturday or Tuesday, so the first first game at Rangers Ballpark should be a night game.</p>
https://dallas.sbnation.com/texas-rangers/2011/10/4/2469508/2011-alcs-schedule-informationBrett Perryman2011-10-04T16:27:33-05:002011-10-04T16:27:33-05:00Rangers Vs. Rays Final Score: Rangers Close Out ALDS, Defeat Rays 4-3
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<p><span>Adrian Beltre's</span> bat carried the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Rangers</a> on Tuesday afternoon, as the Rangers closed out the ALDS against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.draysbay.com/">Rays</a> with a 4-3 victory. </p>
<p>Beltre socked three homers in Tuesday's win, tying a postseason single game record for home runs in a game. Unfortunately for the Rangers, all three home runs were solo blasts, but it was enough for the Rangers to advance to the ALCS.</p>
<p><span>Ian Kinsler</span> set the tone immediately, belting a leadoff home run off of Tampa Bay starter <span>Jeremy Hellickson</span>. Beltre would add his first of three home runs in the second inning, giving Texas a 2-0 lead.</p>
<p><span>Matt Joyce's</span> second inning double made the score 2-1, but Beltre would respond again in the fourth inning, giving Texas a 3-1 lead. Tampa Bay would cut the deficit to 3-2 before Beltre homered yet again in the seventh inning, giving Texas a 4-2 lead.</p>
<p><span>Matt Harrison</span> was credited with the win, despite pitching only five innings. Harrison pitched well, allowing two runs on five hits, while walking two and striking out nine. <span>Derek Holland</span> came on in relief of Harrison in the sixth inning, pitching one and 1/3 innings, allowing just one hit. </p>
<p>Ron Washington then went to Matt Adams to get the last two outs of the seventh inning -- even though Adams usually pitches the eighth. <span>Alexi Ogando</span>, who was moved back to the bullpen prior to the ALDS, pitched the eighth inning without surrendering a base runner.</p>
<p><span>Neftali Feliz</span> earned the save, but allowed the Rays to bring the winning run to the plate in the ninth after issuing a walk and allowing a hit. Feliz, though, induced a groundout from <span>Desmond Jennings</span> to end the game, sending the Rangers back to the ALCS for the second consecutive season.</p>
<p>Texas' opponent in the ALCS is still unknown. Detroit currently leads New York two games to one in the ALDS, with Game 4 coming tonight in Detroit. Should the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blessyouboys.com/">Tigers</a> close out the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pinstripealley.com/">Yankees</a> tonight, the Rangers would host games one and two of the ALCS. If the Yankees come back and win the next two games, Texas would travel to the Bronx to take on the Yankees in a rematch of the 2010 ALCS.</p>
https://dallas.sbnation.com/texas-rangers/2011/10/4/2469420/rangers-vs-rays-final-score-rangers-close-out-alds-defeat-rays-4-3JP Starkey2011-10-04T15:19:11-05:002011-10-04T15:19:11-05:00Rangers Vs. Rays Score Update: Adrian Beltre's Third Homer Pads Texas' Lead
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<p><span>Adrian Beltre</span> is doing everything he can to get the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Rangers</a> back into the ALCS. Beltre has homered in each of his three at bats to help give Texas a 4-2 lead as the Rangers look to close out the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.draysbay.com/">Rays</a> in 4 games.</p>
<p><span>Ian Kinsler</span> started off the game with a leadoff home run before Beltre started his home run parade. Beltre homered in the second inning, giving Texas a 2-0 lead. </p>
<p><span>Matt Joyce</span> then cut into Texas' lead with a run scoring double to right field, reducing Texas' lead to 2-1. </p>
<p>Beltre, though, would answer back in the fourth inning, belting his second homer of the day off of <span>Jeremy Hellickson</span>. </p>
<p>Once again, the Rays answered, as <span>Casey Kotchman</span> singled in the bottom half of the fourth, cutting the Rangers' lead down to 3-2. </p>
<p>Beltre wasn't done. Facing <span>Matt Moore</span>, who Joe Maddon brought in for the fifth inning, Beltre belted his third solo shot of the day in the seventh inning, extending Texas' lead to 4-2 in the seventh inning.</p>
<p>Ron Washington simply needs to get nine outs from his bullpen to punch another ticket to the ALCS.</p>
https://dallas.sbnation.com/texas-rangers/2011/10/4/2469291/rangers-vs-rays-score-update-adrian-beltres-third-homer-pads-texasJP Starkey2011-10-04T14:35:33-05:002011-10-04T14:35:33-05:00ANIMATED: TBS Cameraman Faceplants On Adrian Beltre's Home Run
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<p>In a moment sure to find itself on blooper reels for years to come, a TBS cameraman couldn't keep his feet under him while following <span>Adrian Beltre</span> on his way home.</p>
<p>Beltre has a reputation as a heady player, and even as he was rounding the bases, he was kind enough to point at the man and draw attention to the hilarity of the incident for anyone watching.</p>
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<p>It took only two pitches for the <a href="https://www.lonestarball.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Texas Rangers</a> to get a lead on the <a href="https://www.draysbay.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Tampa Bay Rays</a> in a possibly decisive ALDS Game 4 that could send Texas back to the ALCS for the second straight season.</p>
<p>In his first career post-season start, Tampa Bay rookie <span>Jeremy Hellickson</span> left an 80 mph letter-high pitch over the middle of the plate and <span>Ian Kinsler</span> made him pay, belting a lead-off home-run over the left-field fence.</p>
<p>After Matt Harrison left two man on base in the bottom of the first, <span>Adrian Beltre</span> led off the top of the second with another home-run blast to left-field.</p>
<p>The Rays aren't going away, as shortstop <span>Sean Rodriguez</span> scored from first on a two-out <span>Matt Joyce</span> double in the bottom of the second. Tampa is known for their aggressive base-running, and Rodriguez beat out a nearly perfect Texas relay by bowling over <span>Mike Napoli</span> in a play at the plate.</p>
<p>There is still a lot of baseball to be played, and neither starter has looked particularly sharp so far.</p>
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