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Astros Tie ALCS against Rangers

Astros 10, Rangers 3 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Oct 19) — For the second night in a row, the Texas Rangers fell flat against the Houston Astros, losing Game Four of the ALCS, 10–3. Home runs by Adolis Garcia and Corey Seager provided some excitement for the capacity crowd of 42,060, but they ultimately didn’t get the […]

Diamondbacks players pouring onto the field to celebrate Ketel Marte's game-winning single in Game Three of the 2023 NLCS against the Phillies

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2023 NLCS: Marte the Walk-off Hero as Diamondbacks Edge Phillies

Diamondbacks 2, Phillies 1; Phillies Lead Series, 2–1 PHOENIX, Oct. 19 — For the first time since 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks have won a game in the National League Championship Series. And they did so in the same way 2001 ended for the Diamondbacks — a walk-off single with the bases loaded. This time, the […]

Torey Lovullo addressing the media before the Diamondbacks faced the Phillies in Game 3 of the 2023 NLCS.

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2023 NLCS Game Three Manager Pregame Notes — Phillies at Diamondbacks, Ranger Suarez v. Brandon Pfaadt

2023 NLCS Game Three — Phillies, Diamondbacks Pregame Manager Notes PHOENIX, Oct. 19 — The Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks are facing one another Thursday afternoon in Game Three of the NLCS. Currently, the Phillies lead the series, two games to none. Prior to the game, Phillies manager Rob Thomson and Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo […]

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Rangers Fall to Astros in Game Three of ALCS

Astros 8, Rangers 5 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Oct 18) — The Texas Rangers didn’t have the magic that they had in the first two games in the ALCS, as they fell to the Houston Astros, 8–5, on Wednesday. Josh Jung contributed in a big way with a two-homer night, but it wasn’t enough as the Rangers […]

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2023 Gold Glove Finalists Announced for AL/NL

The 2023 Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists were announced on Wednesday, with the winners to be presented on ESPN’s “Baseball Tonight” on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. ET. Each position, including the utility spot, has three American and National League finalists. These were the top three vote-getters for each award. The voting process is […]

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2023 ALCS: Rangers Put Astros in a 2–0 Hole, Head Home in Command of Series

Rangers 5, Astros 4; Rangers lead series, 2–0 HOUSTON, Oct. 16 — The Texas Rangers sent nine men to the plate in the first inning, leading both 4–0 and 5–1 before staving off a furious comeback for a 5–4 Game Two victory over the Houston Astros Monday afternoon in the ALCS. Left-handed Astros starter Framber […]

Framber Valdez warming up prior to Game 2 of the 2023 ALCS between the Rangers and Astros

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2023 ALCS Game Two Manager Pregame Notes — Rangers at Astros, Nathan Eovaldi v. Framber Valdez

2023 ALCS Game Two — Rangers, Astros Pregame Manager Notes HOUSTON, Oct. 16 — The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros are facing one another Monday afternoon in Game Two of the ALCS, with the Rangers holding a 1–0 series lead. Prior to the game, Rangers manager Bruce Bochy and Astros manager Dusty Baker met with […]

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2023 ALCS: Montgomery, Carter Guide Rangers to Game One Shutout Victory over Astros

Rangers 2, Astros 0; Rangers Lead Series, 1–0 HOUSTON, Oct. 15 — Jordan Montgomery tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings to lead the Texas Rangers to a 2–0 victory over the Houston Astros in Game One of the 2023 American League Championship Series Sunday night. Rangers rookie Evan Carter, who scored one of the two runs, […]