The Rangers had their ace dealing ace-like stuff in Game 5 of Tuesday night’s game against the Rays, and the Rays were taking some feeble swings. Nevertheless, this was a two-run game going into the ninth inning. How confident could Rangers fans have been in their chances of winning the first playoff series in franchise history?
Rays Vs. Rangers, ALDS Game 5: When Rangers Fans Could Taste It
Adam Morris of Lone Star Ball identifies the moment he knew it was really going to happen:
When Elvis Andrus scored from second on an infield groundout, I felt the Rangers were going to win.
But when Cliff Lee got that weak tapper, and retired Bartlett, without the runner at second being able to advance, I knew the Rangers were going to win.
Click through for the whole post. Rangers fans now have two more full days to celebrate before Game 1 of the ALCS with the Yankees begins on Friday.
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