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October 16, 2011
Texas Rangers Return to World Series: The Texas Rangers scored nine runs in the third inning and went on to win 15-5 over the Detroit Tigers, advancing to their second consecutive World Series as American League champions. Outfielder Nelson Cruz was the series MVP with six home runs and 13 RBIs, both Major League postseason records.
Nelson Cruz, I hate you.
posted by apoch at 08:33 AM on October 16, 2011
It's always a good day when a franchise can overcome the likes of a Tom Hicks or a Matt Millen and stand in the sunshine.
Cliff Lee, y'all mighta shoulda stayed put.
posted by beaverboard at 09:07 AM on October 16, 2011
The Rangers are the first team to win an LCS without a quality start since the 1969 Mets. The Cardinals have a chance to be the second tonight.
Kudos to Tigers fans who stuck with that game 'til the bitter end.
posted by rcade at 10:12 AM on October 16, 2011
Cliff Lee, y'all mighta shoulda stayed put.
Don't know why that makes me happy, but hell with it. Screw Cliff Lee.
posted by dyams at 11:13 AM on October 16, 2011
I'm shocked that the Rangers reached the Series before Lee did. Especially since Lee's five earned runs in a game 2 loss against the Cards are a big reason his family is now free to enjoy Philadelphia's train travel and good food. I thought he'd be automatic in the playoffs.
posted by rcade at 11:22 AM on October 16, 2011
Kudos to Tigers fans who stuck with that game 'til the bitter end.
I turned it off once they pulled Porcello. With Michigan losing to Michigan State and Central having Eastern run all over them it was not a good day in sports.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 12:45 PM on October 16, 2011
I hope Milwaukee makes it in the NL. It'll be nice to see 2 teams that have never won duke it out...