Lets go rangers!!!

[eagleqb_14]

game 2 of the ALCS IS at 3:19, hope the rangers can get another victory and be ahead 2-0 in the series!!! LETS GO RANGERS!!!!

[BullBoy]

Looks like Texas has one less guy to worry about, Magglio Ordonez is out the rest of the year with a broken ankle.

[ExScoop]

Watching the game now

[eagleqb_14]

Good first inning for holland

[bigwood33]

Matt Sherzer looks like an Australian Heeler! He has 1 brown eye and 1 blue/gray eye! You don't see that very oftern.

[bigwood33]

Yea! Rangers draw 1st blood!

[eagleqb_14]

1-0 rangers!!

[eagleqb_14]

rbi double for adrian!! 2-0 rangers

[PHOP]

GO RANGERS!!!

Really am yelling

[Phil C]

Go Rangers!

[Roughneck93]

Great play by Kinsler.

[eagleqb_14]

way to get out of that one rangers!!! bases were loaded and ian and elvis get an awesome play to end the inning!!!!

[95mustang]

WOW! the Umpire has a wide strike zone.

[eagleqb_14]

your not kidding

[hollywood]

LETS go RANGers!!!

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LETS go RANGers!!!

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[ExScoop]

Rangers looking good after three innings

[eagles_victory]

Well Holland soiled the bed.

[JJWalker]

Rangers looking good after three innings

I guess our opinions of "looking good" differ. :crazy:

[eagleqb_14]

3-2 into the 5th, if feldman can just hold It TO 1 run i think th rangers bats can get them back into this thing! LETS GO RANGERS!!!!!!!!

[eagleqb_14]

lets get the bats going!!!!!!!!

[Tejastrue]

Just started watching last inning. Are the Ranger pitchers getting that ft outside strike like Scherzer is getting on the LH hitter??

[Farmersfan]

The Ranger's offense better get going.

[eagleqb_14]

Let's get the bats going!!!!

[ExScoop]

Rangers tied it up-Should be a great finish

[eagleqb_14]

Michael young sucks

[eagles_victory]

Wash micro managing his pen again.

[DUKE22]

Sometimes I dont understand Ron Washington, leave Ogando in sometimes damn the dude is throwing darts.

[Roughneck93]

Wash micro managing his pen again.Should have just left Ogando in there.

[bigwood33]

Should have just left Ogando in there.
Yep!

[Txbroadcaster]

If Ogando would have given up that hit it would be ..why did Wash not go lefty vs lefty especially with Kelly hitting all of 4 for 21 agianst LHP this year

[lbjacj]

Yesssss
almost lost it?

[bigwood33]

Valverde's a punk and I thought that Beltre had just ended it!
Walking Napoli...now I hope Cruz goes upper deck!

[lbjacj]

damnnnnnnn

[ExScoop]

Rangers blow opportunity in the bottom of the 9th and had bases loaded and no outs

When they show Nolan Ryan in the stands-He never smiles and seems angry

[bigwood33]

When they show Nolan Ryan in the stands-He never smiles and seems angry
All business! He'll smile if they win.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

damnnnnnnn+1 :mad:

[Farmersfan]

How the hell do you have bases loaded with ZERO outs in the bottom of the 9th and not bunt a run home?

[Farmersfan]

At least one of these managers has a little sense! Sometimes Washington "Thinks" himself into stupid decisions.

[eagles_victory]

How the hell do you have bases loaded with ZERO outs in the bottom of the 9th and not bunt a run home? Bunt? Moreland and Murphy never bunt the ball. You put a guy who can't bunt up there he bunts it right back to the pitcher throws home and then goes to first double play.

[bigwood33]

Hey Sinton folks, does Mike Adams still live in Sinton in the off season?

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Hey Sinton folks, does Mike Adams still live in Sinton in the off season?Corpus Christi

[regaleagle]

Rangers blew it in the 9th. Now they are using the bullpen up. Time to end it now.

[bigwood33]

Corpus Christi
Not Sinton but close. That's cool that he has stayed close to home.

[lbjacj]

Wait for it...

[ExScoop]

Here we go again-bases loaded with not outs

[Roughneck93]

Here we go again.

[lbjacj]

WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!:clap:

FIRST WALK OFF HOMER EVER IN POSTSEASON and it's a GRAND SLAM

[ExScoop]

Rangers finally pull it out-Took a while but got the job done-A great game to watch-Wow grand slam

[regaleagle]

Is Cruz unbelievable or what???

[Roughneck93]

Wow!!!

[bigwood33]

Cruz is getting in a groove! Look out fellas, the big man is feeling it! WOW! Go Rangers!

[bobcat1]

Bam!

[OnceABucJr]

That's our own Mike Adams (ex-Sinton HS, ex-TAMUK) that got the win. Yeah, the 3A boys can pitch too!!!

[Tin Cup]

What a blow that would have been if we didn't get it done after the 9th. Our bullpen has been unreal in the playoffs. You know life is good when your girlfriend is jumping and screaming after a sporting event!

GO RANGERS!

[Roughneck93]

First walk off Grand Slam in MLB post season history according to ESPN Radio.

[lbjacj]

First walk off Grand Slam in MLB post season history according to ESPN Radio.

First in Rangers postseason history. It has happened several other times.

[Roughneck93]

First in Rangers postseason history. It has happened several other times.

Ah gotcha. Guess I heard it wrong.

[bigwood33]

It has happened several other times.
That's not what they said on the TV broadcast. I understood them to say "1st time in playoff history" but it may have been in ALCS history.

[eagles_victory]

First in Rangers postseason history. It has happened several other times. Care to name one?

[lbjacj]

First in Rangers postseason history. It has happened several other times.


I stand corrected....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Slam_Single

[lbjacj]

We just witnessed something that had never happened before in MLB postseason history.Wow!:clap:

[SintonFan_inAustin]

We just witnessed something that had never happened before in MLB postseason history.Wow!:clap:what a GAME! Had me nervous once the game was tied at 3! Cruz is getting hot!

[SintonFan_inAustin]

That's not what they said on the TV broadcast. I understood them to say "1st time in playoff history" but it may have been in ALCS history. First walk off grandslam in MLB history in the post season.

[Phil C]

Way to go Rangers! The pretty thing is that everyone in Texas is happy.

:clap:

[Roughneck93]

First walk off grandslam in MLB history in the post season.

That's what I thought I heard on the radio. Great performance by Cruz in the post season.

[Emerson1]

I stand corrected....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Slam_Single
I love how people are so quick to update Wikipedia with useless information like this.

[BaseballUmp]

Hey I heard this was the first walkoff grand slam ever in post season history. Is this true?

[Farmersfan]

Hey I heard this was the first walkoff grand slam ever in post season history. Is this true?



It's the first postseason Grand Slam that counted. Robin Ventura did it about 12 years ago but it didn't count because he failed to touch all bases...................

[GrTigers6]

It's the first postseason Grand Slam that counted. Robin Ventura did it about 12 years ago but it didn't count because he failed to touch all bases...................Probably because he was running from Nolan Ryan!:D

[Farmersfan]

Probably because he was running from Nolan Ryan!:D



Why wouldn't MLB count Ventura's Grand slam in 1999 against the Braves? He never touched all the bases but it's a home run for pete's sake. For that matter how does the ump know Cruz touched homeplate last night? the entire Ranger's team was surrounding the base so i know the ump could not see him touch the base.......... It's a ridiculous rule that needs to be corrected. Once the ball is in the stands the runs should count. the trot around the bases is just for show at that point.........................

[Tejastrue]

Why wouldn't MLB count Ventura's Grand slam in 1999 against the Braves? He never touched all the bases but it's a home run for pete's sake. For that matter how does the ump know Cruz touched homeplate last night? the entire Ranger's team was surrounding the base so i know the ump could not see him touch the base.......... It's a ridiculous rule that needs to be corrected. Once the ball is in the stands the runs should count. the trot around the bases is just for show at that point.........................

It's also a simple rule we've been taught since little league that you must touch all the bases. If you watched that play you would have seen the HP ump standing nearby (as they always do) to confirm Cruz did just that ...why try and take away from this Ranger moment in history...

Note: That made two historical/hysterical bonehead mistakes by Ventura in MLB history...

[coach]

Why wouldn't MLB count Ventura's Grand slam in 1999 against the Braves? He never touched all the bases but it's a home run for pete's sake. For that matter how does the ump know Cruz touched homeplate last night? the entire Ranger's team was surrounding the base so i know the ump could not see him touch the base.......... It's a ridiculous rule that needs to be corrected. Once the ball is in the stands the runs should count. the trot around the bases is just for show at that point.........................

no it wont count unless he crosses home plate. thats why sometimes you see the defense appeal after the player has gone in the dugout. I have seen a player accidently miss the bag after a home run and the opposing team appeals and he is called out and the run does not count

[bobcat1]

Why wouldn't MLB count Ventura's Grand slam in 1999 against the Braves? He never touched all the bases but it's a home run for pete's sake. For that matter how does the ump know Cruz touched homeplate last night? the entire Ranger's team was surrounding the base so i know the ump could not see him touch the base.......... It's a ridiculous rule that needs to be corrected. Once the ball is in the stands the runs should count. the trot around the bases is just for show at that point.........................Because Ventura still had knuckle bumps on his head Nolan put there.:wave:

[SintonFan_inAustin]

no it wont count unless he crosses home plate. thats why sometimes you see the defense appeal after the player has gone in the dugout. I have seen a player accidently miss the bag after a home run and the opposing team appeals and he is called out and the run does not countI had a game i coach a 14-15 yr age group where it looked like we had tied the game with two outs and bases loaded and the batter that walked was called out on his way to 1st base he high five the first base coach before he touched first base. :crazy1:

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Sinton folks, they're selling Rangers Mike Adams shirts for $9 in Sinton get'em while they last!

[bigwood33]

I had a game i coach a 14-15 yr age group where it looked like we had tied the game with two outs and bases loaded and the batter that walked was called out on his way to 1st base he high five the first base coach before he touched first base. :crazy1:
Because he aided the runner? I know the rule but there SHOULD be some common sense applied.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Because he aided the runner? I know the rule but there SHOULD be some common sense applied.yep, i knew that rule so i didnt argue. I used players as 1st base coaches.

[eagleqb_14]

rangers are amazing

[Txbroadcaster]

This is the biggest game tonight...Rangers need IMO to get to 3-0 with Verlander coming up...plus Lewis has to go at least 6...8 would be best

[GrTigers6]

This is the biggest game tonight...Rangers need IMO to get to 3-0 with Verlander coming up...plus Lewis has to go at least 6...8 would be bestYep, and the funny thing is, tigers manager said he wouldnt use Verlander until game 5, He wouldnt bring him back early. I bet he rethinks that if they go down 3-0,:doh::D

[eagles_victory]

It's also a simple rule we've been taught since little league that you must touch all the bases. If you watched that play you would have seen the HP ump standing nearby (as they always do) to confirm Cruz did just that ...why try and take away from this Ranger moment in history...

Note: That made two historical/hysterical bonehead mistakes by Ventura in MLB history... I wouldnt consider it a bone head mistake he got tackled by his entire team pretty much and couldn't get up and cross home plate.

[eagles_victory]

Yep, and the funny thing is, tigers manager said he wouldnt use Verlander until game 5, He wouldnt bring him back early. I bet he rethinks that if they go down 3-0,:doh::D I don't know Verlander has never pitched on 3 days rest and if you think he has been around 6 or 7 years. Im sure there have been some big situations where they could of used him on 3 days rest. If Leyland didn't use him against the Yanks in game 5 he very well might not use him in a 3-0 whole in game 4. Some guys just don't recover well on short rest.

[Tejastrue]

I wouldnt consider it a bone head mistake he got tackled by his entire team pretty much and couldn't get up and cross home plate.

You're right...the other three runs were insignificant....by rule they had won the game already once he crossed 1st base....the team should have gathered at home plate and let him finish his trot around the bases...at that moment however it was about the team had won, not an individual stat...

[ExScoop]

Ready for Game 3 Tonight at 7 p.m.
Lewis to pitch for the Rangers-Fisher for the Tigers

[Farmersfan]

no it wont count unless he crosses home plate. thats why sometimes you see the defense appeal after the player has gone in the dugout. I have seen a player accidently miss the bag after a home run and the opposing team appeals and he is called out and the run does not count



Nothing but silliness Coach! Once the lead runner touches the bases then the game is over and nothing the batter does or the defense does changes that. It's nothing more than a victory lap and for MLB to not give the full grand slam to a player because he gets mobbed by his team before he can touch all bases is petty and ridiculous!

[ccmom]

Nothing but silliness Coach! Once the lead runner touches the bases then the game is over and nothing the batter does or the defense does changes that. It's nothing more than a victory lap and for MLB to not give the full grand slam to a player because he gets mobbed by his team before he can touch all bases is petty and ridiculous!

Some might say ranting about a player not getting credit for a grandslam 12 years ago is "petty and ridiculous". It's all relative.

[eagles_victory]

Some might say ranting about a player not getting credit for a grandslam 12 years ago is "petty and ridiculous". It's all relative.x2 (co-sign)

[coach]

Nothing but silliness Coach! Once the lead runner touches the bases then the game is over and nothing the batter does or the defense does changes that. It's nothing more than a victory lap and for MLB to not give the full grand slam to a player because he gets mobbed by his team before he can touch all bases is petty and ridiculous!

no bc in the rules of baseball its not a run until you touch homeplate. rules are rules. but i forget. you think the rangers should have bunted mitch moreland...what do i know....

[SintonFan_inAustin]

but i forget. you think the rangers should have bunted mitch moreland...what do i know....:clap: different batter then maybe but not with Moreland. It might had been good idea with Murphy but they had the infield in during his at bat.

[eagles_victory]

:clap: different batter then maybe but not with Moreland. It might had been good idea with Murphy but they had the infield in during his at bat. And Beltre is slow.

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Lets go rangers!!!!

[Tejastrue]

Keep it going Colby!!

[regaleagle]

Tonite's game will be a pitching duel, and the run we scored in the first is Big. Game 3 is also Big for both teams, as baseball can turn with momentum so easily. If Detroit wins tonite, they could feasibly run out 3 straight here in their ballpark and put the Rangers against the ropes going back to Arlington. The series hinges on this game for Detroit, and they know it.

[ExScoop]

It's shaping up that way so far

[eagles_victory]

Man Micheal Young has been garbage.

[ExScoop]

Rangers bats need to come alive -Only three innings left to rally back

[ExScoop]

That HR should just about do it-Hard to rally back from 4 runs behind with only two innings left

[Tejastrue]

Man Micheal Young has been garbage.

Probably should sit him down for a game...gotta give a little credit to Detroit's Fister on this game...

[SintonFan_inAustin]

Jose Valverde save streak ends tonight!

[ExScoop]

Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day for the Rangers-Another night game-Thursday will be played in the afternoon

[eagles_victory]

Both are in the afternoon

[Farmersfan]

The Ranger bats need to wake up. They are making these Tiger pitchers look like Cy Young winners. I know Verlander is a ace but the rest are just good pitchers who should not be able to shut down a offense as loaded as this one. It appears to me the Rangers are swinging for the fences every swing instead of just swinging for contact. I think the Rangers will put 8 to 10 on the board tonight and go up 3-1 in the series which will make game #5 against Verlander a very, very big game. I don't think I have the nerves for that one so I will probably go fishing!!! :)

[eagles_victory]

The Ranger bats need to wake up. They are making these Tiger pitchers look like Cy Young winners. I know Verlander is a ace but the rest are just good pitchers who should not be able to shut down a offense as loaded as this one. It appears to me the Rangers are swinging for the fences every swing instead of just swinging for contact. I think the Rangers will put 8 to 10 on the board tonight and go up 3-1 in the series which will make game #5 against Verlander a very, very big game. I don't think I have the nerves for that one so I will probably go fishing!!! :) Fister is a very good pitcher and he did a good job against the Rangers last night. What killed the Rangers last night was Micheal Young kept coming up in huge spots and making big outs. I still say the play of the game was when he hit in the double play in the first inning with runners on 1st and 2nd no outs in an already 1-0 game. If he makes a productive out and puts runners on 2nd and 3rd or gets a hit and the Rangers add a couple more runs I think it kills Detroits will early.

[Farmersfan]

Fister is a very good pitcher and he did a good job against the Rangers last night. What killed the Rangers last night was Micheal Young kept coming up in huge spots and making big outs. I still say the play of the game was when he hit in the double play in the first inning with runners on 1st and 2nd no outs in an already 1-0 game. If he makes a productive out and puts runners on 2nd and 3rd or gets a hit and the Rangers add a couple more runs I think it kills Detroits will early.


The Rangers had their opportunities against Fister and didn't take advantage of them. Fister is good! but not great! The Rangers made him look great with unfortunate plays like the Kinsler play where he takes a early jump to steal and forces the SS to cover second which prevented the base hit and caused a double play. And M. Young is dead in the water right now! And how about Beltre when he kept fouling the ball off his legs? They kept pitching him inside and he kept swinging at it until he finally hurt himself. I hope he isn't too limited in today's game. The bottom line is these hitters are better than the pitchers of the Tigers (except maybe Verlander who they have already beaten). I think it's a mental thing and they better get over it because if the Tigers are able to tie the series today it doesn't boad well for the Rangers.............

[Emerson1]

1 loss and FF is in meltdown mode. Guess I am not surprised.

[GrTigers6]

The Rangers had their opportunities against Fister and didn't take advantage of them. Fister is good! but not great! The Rangers made him look great with unfortunate plays like the Kinsler play where he takes a early jump to steal and forces the SS to cover second which prevented the base hit and caused a double play. And M. Young is dead in the water right now! And how about Beltre when he kept fouling the ball off his legs? They kept pitching him inside and he kept swinging at it until he finally hurt himself. I hope he isn't too limited in today's game. The bottom line is these hitters are better than the pitchers of the Tigers (except maybe Verlander who they have already beaten). I think it's a mental thing and they better get over it because if the Tigers are able to tie the series today it doesn't boad well for the Rangers.............I believe that play was a hit and run where kinsler took off. Either that or Chavez pick a very bad pitch to swing at.

[Roughneck93]

Freaking rain delay!!

[ExScoop]

Rangers game finally starting after the rain delay