Holy ***** What an end

Wow what a crazy ass ending!

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— Brendan Smith (@brendantime) October 9, 2023

Orioles haven't been swept all year right? Wouldn't be surprised if they picked up a win tomorrow. Win tomorrow and you are the hottest team in all of baseball by winning 5 in a row and sweeping a 100+ win team that has not been swept all year. It's a big ask boys.

DallasAg 94 said:

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Too bad Tampa didn't have 100Ws, as well.

Sweeping a 101W and 99W team in the playoffs has to be off-the-charts.

I think Baltimore rolls over tomorrow. Tits up.

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I hope. Don't want the #1 seed to be given any life support. Need to pull the plug tomorrow at home and wait for the Twins/Trash.

We did it 1st.

shack009 said:

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D Backs match the Rangers 4-0 start on the road.

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It's not out of the question to start thinking about getting revenge on them for not showing up at all for the 3 game series with Houston while giving us Gallen twice in 2 separate 2 game series.

Turds

I think I'm ok with how it has turned out for us.

Good morning and happy gameday!

Arlington will welcome the Rangers with arms wide open today as they go out to try and sweep the top seeded O's. Eovaldi on the mound in a big one, let's get it done boys!

It's GameDay!

I'll be in Texas Live! about 5 this afternoon if anyone wants to meet up. I'll be the guy in a blue Rangers t-shirt and hat.

DallasAg 94 said:

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Too bad Tampa didn't have 100Ws, as well.

Sweeping a 101W and 99W team in the playoffs has to be off-the-charts.

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Before I realized that the Astros thread was a toxic place that didn't really tolerate actual baseball discussion from people who root for anybody else, I would venture over there to see what they were saying about Texas. Of course they were upset with their starting pitching and manager, but the narrative about Texas was that Houston merely had to play better, and would win the division easily. They seemed to ignore an even bigger problem - which is the same thing the national media has done - the Rangers are actually good. Very good.
And this was before adding Scherzer, Montgomery, and Chapman. With even an average pen and a healthy lineup, this would have been a 105 win team.

With the bullpen now approaching mediocrity, and the lineup in tact, the absence of a true ace is really the only other weakness.

It's baseball. The playoffs are quirky. But if you put pinstripes or Dodger blue on this team, they'd be as favored as anybody. How many teams can do damage 1 through 9, AND never need a defensive replacement?

Nice to talk about a Rangers game in October for a change.

94chem said:

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DallasAg 94 said:

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Too bad Tampa didn't have 100Ws, as well.

Sweeping a 101W and 99W team in the playoffs has to be off-the-charts.

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Before I realized that the Astros thread was a toxic place that didn't really tolerate actual baseball discussion from people who root for anybody else, I would venture over there to see what they were saying about Texas. Of course they were upset with their starting pitching and manager, but the narrative about Texas was that Houston merely had to play better, and would win the division easily. They seemed to ignore an even bigger problem - which is the same thing the national media has done - the Rangers are actually good. Very good.
And this was before adding Scherzer, Montgomery, and Chapman. With even an average pen and a healthy lineup, this would have been a 105 win team.

With the bullpen now approaching mediocrity, and the lineup in tact, the absence of a true ace is really the only other weakness.

It's baseball. The playoffs are quirky. But if you put pinstripes or Dodger blue on this team, they'd be as favored as anybody. How many teams can do damage 1 through 9, AND never need a defensive replacement?

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If the bullpen had converted saves at the average MLB rate we would have won 109 games in the regular season.

The defense this team plays makes a significant difference. IMO

Fuzzy Dunlop said:

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It's GameDay!

I'll be in Texas Live! about 5 this afternoon if anyone wants to meet up. I'll be the guy in a blue Rangers t-shirt and hat.

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Enjoy, and have a good time. I'll hoist one from 3.5 hours away

Maybe if we advance and get a weekend home game I'll make it to a playoff game. Otherwise will just be watching.

I'm back on the beat this evening, so I'll miss most of the game tonight. Will check in when I can.