Sawed off These teams are too evenly matched for this not to go at least five.
Several things happened: The Rangers came home to 51,000 fans and hte designated hitter; they reached the underbelly of the Giants rotation whilst the Rangers' rotation is still pretty strong. They played excellent defense, Colby Lewis was spectacular, Neftali Feliz was stupendous (loved Joe Buck's stunned "Wow!" when he blew one by a Giant hitter) and Mitch Moreland saved the day with a 3-run home run.
The complexion of the series has changed a tad. Another win today and we can really talk. Until then, it's good to simply enjoy the first ever World Series win by the Rangers.
Colby Lewis
Calling him "spectacular" may be underselling. He's been the MVP of the Rangers post-season, in my opinion. Or close to it. I could hear arguments for Elvis Andrus, Josh Hamilton and Cliff Lee. The fact that this is an argument is good news for the Rangers. Lewis' post-season: 3-0 -- 26.1 IP - 16 hits - 5 runs - 13 BBs - 24 Ks. If it's the game 7 starter, I have no problem with that. The guy's pitched well in the biggest of games.
Bullpen
I trust these guys: Neftali Feliz, Darren Oliver, Darren O'Day and Alexi Ogando.
Neftali Feliz
How is he not the Rookie of the Year. Man. The dude was tossing smoke hitting 97 and 96 with regularity. Almost all fastballs. The Giants looked dumb up there. Where was he during the eighth inning Thursday?
Cody Ross
I love how everyone creams their jeans when he hits a home run. He's caught lightning in a bottle. He hit a home run on a 90 mph fastball belt-high in the middle of the plate. A good hitter, maybe. Mickey fuckin' Mantle? Hardly.
