After 2 games the World Series between the Diamondbacks and the Rangers is all tied up at a game apiece. The first game was about as exciting as it gets with the Rangers walking it off in the bottom of the 11th on an Adolis Garcia home run. Game 2 was tight through the first 6 innings with the Diamondbacks clinging to a 2-1 lead. The Diamondbacks broke it open in the last 3 innings, scoring 2 in the 7th, 3 in the 8th, and 2 more in the 9th to win going away 9-1. Winning the 2nd game was almost a must for Arizona after the heartbreaking loss on Friday. Playing a solid game and carrying a 5-3 lead into the bottom of the 9th, Diamondbacks seemed poised to win the opener. With Paul Seward having been so solid in these playoffs, you had to figure that the Diamondbacks would pull it off. The dreaded walk came back to haunt Seward, as it just looked like Corey Seager guessed right smashing an up and in fastball that could have been just a hair more up and in, to tie the game. So far, the series has not disappointed with each team playing their kind of baseball. Now we head back to Arizona tonight for games 3 through 5.
The Diamondbacks did what they had to do in getting a split in the first 2 games. I think the most significant thing in game 2, was that the Diamondbacks held the Rangers to just 4 hits. This post season has been highlighted by team’s offenses just disappearing for a fatal 2 to 3 games. This could be the start of such occurrence for the Rangers. It will not be so much, if the Rangers win or lose tonight, but how they win or lose. If they score 5 or more runs, then I think they are back on track and will go on and take the series. If they are held in check again by the Diamondbacks pitching, even with a low scoring 2-1 win, then I think they might be in trouble. The Diamondbacks have been playing their game. In game one they had 4 stolen bases and one sacrifice bunt. In game 2 they had 1 stolen base and 3 sacrifice bunts They sacrifice bunt more than any team in baseball. Even though the Diamondbacks seem to be firing on all cylinders I do expect the series to make it back to Arlington. However, for that to happen, the Ranger offense must resurface sooner than later.
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