The Rangers have had two kinds of finishes to their seasons: The kind nobody cares about, which is most of the time, or the kind that ends with absolute...
Texas Rangers left fielder Evan Carter walks off the field after striking out to end a loss to the Houston Astros in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Friday, Oct. 20, in Arlington.. In 51 seasons of professional baseball in the greater Arlington area, they’ve had two kinds of finishes to their season: The kind nobody cares about, which is most of the time, or the kind that ends with absolute sports soul-crushing postseason disappointment.
Might have set the Astros off, too. The next time García came up, with Evan Carter on in the eighth, he took a first pitch 98 mph fastball from Bryan Abreu off his elbow. He immediately turned towards Astros catcher Martín Maldonado, who apparently spends his free time behind the plate instigating with the Rangers and started wagging his finger. It wasn’t first time García and Maldonado had words. Happened just before a García homer in a 2021 game.
“I can understand how he’d take exception to that,” Baker said. “But aren’t going to add runs on in the ninth inning of a playoff game we’re trying to win. I mean, how do you prove intent? That’s what I don’t understand.”As a result of the intent ruling, Abreu was ejected. Baker was, too, after losing his mind. And when the dust cleared, so was García. He’d been the “aggressor” in the fight, umpire James Hoye said.
It left the Rangers in a familiar position. Either they bounce back. Or another playoff run ends the way they seemingly all have for this franchise: In soul-crushing fashion.Undeniable truths of 2023 Rangers bullpen came out in worst possible moment in Game 5 loss, Rangers beat writer/insider. Evan has covered the Rangers since 1997. He has twice been named one of the top 10 beat writers in the country by the AP Sports Editors.
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