A two-run double by Vladimir Guerrero and a two-run homer by Nelson Cruz put the Rangers well in the lead, and they hung on the rest of the way to clinch the first World Series berth in franchise history. Check out more at Lone Star Ball and Pinstripe Alley.
Josh Hamilton Named ALCS MVP Following Game 6 Win
Friday night, Hamilton reached base four times - once on a single, and thrice on intentional walks. For the series, he collected seven hits in 20 at bats, drilling four home runs and drawing eight walks for good measure. Additionally, he led the Rangers with seven runs batted in, edging out Nelson Cruz’s five.
It’s not the award Hamilton wants, but he’ll most definitely take it in his and his team’s pursuit of the ultimate trophy.
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8 innings
3 hits
1 run
3 walks
7 strikeouts
102 pitches (69 strikes)
Lewis turned in an excellent start at the biggest possible time, and now every single fan in Arlington is standing on his feet, just counting the second until it’s time for the wildest celebration in Rangers history.
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“Of course you want to finish as quick as you can, but I don’t think there’s any extra added pressure on us or anything like that,” Lewis said when asked about closing things out. “We are really comfortable. The clubhouse is really relaxed. We are back at home where we have been playing really well, and we just have to go out and take care of it. I mean, that’s all there is to it.”
Lewis had spent the previous two seasons in Japan, but returned to the majors this season and went 12-13 with a 3.72 ERA with wins in three of his last four decisions.
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