The Rangers' offense jumped all over Orioles pitching early and then held off a furious rally for an 11-8 win. Here are our takeaways as the series heads back to Texas.
' elation, especially after a frustrating Game 1, didn't last long Sunday. The Rangers struck right back with a devastating five-spot in the top of the second against rookie rightyRodriguez was lifted after just five outs recorded and 59 pitches thrown, putting O's manager Brandon Hyde in an especially tough spot.
The Orioles' offense showed flashes as the game progressed, far more than it did Saturday, but it wasn't nearly enough. Texas prevailed 11-8 in Game 2 of the American League Division Series, and look as dangerous as ever as the series shifts to Globe Life Field on Tuesday.was a sneaky solid pickup who provided valuable bullpen depth for Baltimore over the final few months. He posted a 3.27 ERA across 25 appearances, and allowed zero home runs.
With so much game left and a Rangers bullpen that in theory would also need to step up amid a relatively shaky performance from starter, a three- or four-run deficit wouldn't have especially intimidated an Orioles offense that had come back time and time again all season long. Seven runs, though? That's a different story — a dagger if there ever was one.added to his already legendary October résumé by becoming the first player in postseason history to walk five times in a game.
As for Texas, think about how much has changed since the Rangers fans last saw their team at home. On Sept. 24, Texas completed a sweep of Seattle at Globe Life Field to move 2.5 games up in the AL West race with just a week to go in the regular season. It was an excellent note to leave town on for your final road trip: a five-game winning streak with a division title within reach. At that point, the home crowd could've reasonably expected to next see their team for Game 1 of the ALDS.
Well, extend it they did. And not only did they win a wild-card series to ensure at least one more home game in 2023, the Rangers — notoriously one of the streakiest teams in baseball all season — have flipped the switch in their favor once again. They will return to Globe Life Field as one of the hottest teams left in the postseason field, having won four in a row: two close contests, two blowouts, all four victories impressive in their own way.
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