Texas Rangers Capture First World Series Title in Dramatic Fashion
There is a new champion in Major League Baseball, and it’s the Texas Rangers.
The Rangers captured their first ever World Series title on Wednesday night with a resounding 5-0 victory in Game 5 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and in so doing became the first team to win 11-straight road games in the same postseason.
Corey Seager, who inked a record setting 10-year $325 million deal with Texas last off-season, was the World Series MVP, and deservedly so. Seager cracked three homers and drove in six in the five games o f the World Series. In fact, he scored the first run of Game 5 when Mitch Garver slapped a seeing-eye single up the middle in the seventh inning.
That was just the tip of the iceberg for Texas. Two more runs came in to score in the top of the eighth inning when Johan Heim slapped a single to center that got under the glove of Arizona center fielder Alex Thomas allowing both Josh Jung and Nathaniel Lowe to score to make it 3-0.
Finally, Marcus Semien put the finishing touches on the title with a two-run bomb to left.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Oh, admit Mets and Yankees fans you got up kinda cranky this morning. Who can blame you?
Not only did neither one of your teams make it to the show, but several former Mets and Yankees did, and many got rings out of it.
Former Yankees who won a ring:
Nathan Eovaldi — many forget that Eovaldi pitched for the Yankees back in 2015 and 2016, but since leaving the Bronx, he’s become of the best postseason starters. Eovaldi was great in Game 5, tossing six shutout innings despite giving up five walks.
Aroldis Chapman – the former Yankees closer tossed two-thirds of an inning in Game 5, and wins his second ever World Series. He was a member of the 2016 Chicago Cubs who won it all that year.
Jordan Montgomery — tossed aside by the Yankees in 2022, Montgomery figured things out in Texas. In the playoffs, Monty went 3-1 with a 2.90 ERA in 31 innings.
Andrew Heaney – Another ex-Yankees starting pitcher who did well in Texas. Heaney went 3-1 with a 4.09 ERA in five games for Texas this October.
Former Mets who won a ring:
Max Scherzer — Traded to Texas for Luisangel Acuna at midseason when the Mets waved the white flag on the season. Scherzer wasn’t himself down the stretch, bothered by back tightness. He came back to pitch in the playoffs and struggled, although he did go three shutout innings in Game 3 of this World Series. Scherzer, who many thought came to New York to get a ring, gest his with Texas.
Jacob deGrom — deGrom has been out for almost the entire season save for the first month of the year. He underwent Tommy John Surgery for the second time in his career. Still deGrom was present celebrating with his teammates. Guess he was right when he said he left the Mets to join a winner?
Travis Jankowski — The utility player who served in that roll for the Mets at times in 2022, served a larger bench roll in Texas in 2023. He rewarded Bruce Bochy’s confidence by driving in two runs in the Rangers 11-7 Game 4 victory of this World Series.
Congrats to the victors. Now let the Hot Stove season begin.
15 Ways to Help You Host this Holiday Season
National Tree Company Artificial Christmas Tree
If you’re thinking about making the switch from real to forever tree, or the tree you have is more than 10 years old, it’s time for an upgrade. This tree is easy to install and never dies.
Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows
Have you seen the TikTok trend? Old pillows are so nasty. Did you know you’re supposed to switch them out every two years? Do your health and your head a favor with these pillows.
Electric Spin Scrubber
My friend just got one of these scrubbers and she said it makes cleaning the bathroom an absolute breeze. And who doesn’t want a hand cleaning the bathroom, amiright?
Premium Gravity Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder
I love this set. It’s one of those things you think you don’t need until you have one and wonder what took you so long. Also, it makes a great gift.
Instant Omni Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo
I love saving the time and energy it takes to heat up my oven. If you’re cooking for one, two, or a family with littles, this combo over will save you time and money!
CAROTE Nonstick Cookware Sets
I used hand-me-down pots and pans for way too long. When I finally got my own cookware set, I was amazed and how much more I enjoyed cooking! Give your culinary skills a boost with this set.
Silicone Baking Pans Set
I do love to cook, but I am not a very good baker. I do have to say, however, that these pans would make me so happy that I would truly work on it. They are on my Christmas list … for me.
Kitchen Mama Auto 2.0 Electric Can Opener
My kitchen is one that looks like I use it. I do not live in a house that could pass as a model home. At all. But I do appreciate clean, uncluttered countertops. Get that big clunky electric can opener off your counter and use this one that fits in your drawer. Game changer.
Air Fryer Liners
I do love my air fryer, but I find I don’t use it when I think about how long it takes to clean up. These liners make clean up a breeze!
2-in-1 Pot and Pan Dish Scraper
The worst part of entertaining is the clean up. Save your energy and your scrubbies by using this 2-in-1 scraper. Gets the job done without wrecking your nails.
Yankee Candle Ciderhouse Scented
Have you ever walked into someone’s house and it just smells sooo good? Candles make all the difference. And no one does it better than Yankee Candle.
Thanksgiving Decorations
These lanterns are so festive! Use them inside or out and feel the fall vibes …
Christmas Garland with Color Changing Lights and Timer
Whether you drape this over your mantle or on your staircase, this garland will definitely get you in the holiday mood. And the timer means you can set it and forget it!
Christmas Centerpiece Arrangement
Our holiday meals are generally buffet style because I like to have the extra room on the table. But then my table loses it’s character. This centerpiece fixes that!
Christmas Vase Filler
Vase filler is great for filling vases and so much more. Need a nice fragrance in your guest room? Bathroom? Fill the space on the dining room table or the buffet table. You can put it anywhere and it will look festive!
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