Another Tough Pill To Swallow For The Rangers

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-3 with 1 BB against the Cardinals. The Cardinals won the Fall Classic in 7 games. However, Kinsler had a great postseason, posting a line of .308/.438/.431 for an OPS of .868 in 65 ABs. He hit 1 HR, 5 doubles, drove in 11 runs, scored 10 runs, and stole 3 bases. His BB/K ratio was 14/9. Apart from his pivotal SB in Game 2 of the World Series, it should be noted that Yadier Molina had his number on the basepaths.

Scott Feldman pitched 2/3 of an inning and gave up 2 runs on 3 BBs (1 IBB) and 1 HBP. Feldman's command was obviously off, but in his defense he may have got squeezed a few times.

Hold Onto Your Butts

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-5 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 5th), 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Cardinals. Game 6 was an instant classic if there ever was one. The World Series is tied at 3-3. Game 7 will be played on Friday. This will be the 1st Game 7 of the Fall Classic since 2002. To quote Samuel L. Jackson from Jurassic Park: "Hold onto your butts."

Scott Feldman pitched 2/3 of an inning on 1 hit and 1 BB (IBB) against the Cardinals. Feldman entered the game in the 10th inning with a 2-run lead, 1 out, and runners on 2nd and 3rd. Feldman didn't pitch poorly and had he started the inning without the inherited baserunners, things might have turned out differently. But as it is, he is credited with a blown save.

Liking The Playoff Beard

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-3 with 2 BBs (1 IBB) against the Cardinals. The Rangers lead the World Series 3-2. Game 6 will be played on Wednesday in St. Louis.

Scott Feldman pitched 2/3 of an inning on 1 hit and 1 K against the Cardinals.

Fall Classic Up For Grabs

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-3 with 1 BB against the Cardinals. Also made this nice play up the middle. The series is tied at 2-2. Game 5 will be played on Monday.

Cards Win A Laugher, Who Will Have Last Laugh?

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-4 with 1 BB against the Cardinals. The Rangers are down 1-2 in the World Series. Game 4 will be played on Sunday.

Scott Feldman pitched 1 1/3 innings and gave up 3 runs on 2 hits and 2 BBs against the Cardinals. Prior to this appearance, Feldman hadn't given up a run or walked a batter in the postseason. This is what you'd call regression.

Even Ian Steven

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-3 with 1 BB, 1 run scored, and 1 SB (his 3rd) against the Cardinals. The Rangers were down 1-0 heading into the 9th inning. Kinsler led off the inning with a bloop hit to left, then got himself into scoring position by swiping 2nd off Yadier Molina, the best catcher in the game. He would go on to score the game-tying run later in the inning. The series is tied 1-1. Game 3 will be played on Saturday in Texas.

Rangers Drop Game 1 Of The Fall Classic

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-4 against the Cardinals. The Rangers are down 0-1 in the World Series. Game 2 will be played on Thursday.

Scott Feldman pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings on 1 hit and 1 K against the Cardinals.

Brewers Down For The Count

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-4 with 1 RBI against the Cardinals. The Brewers lost the series in 6 games. It was a good run, but the Cardinals got hot at the right time, much like they did in 2006. Braun had a great postseason. In 11 games and 47 PAs, he put up a line of .405/.468/.714 for an OPS of 1.182. He hit 2 HRs, 7 doubles, had 10 RBIs, 7 runs scored, and 1 SB. It would have been cool to see Braun vs. Kinsler in the World Series. Oh well.

Don't Mess With Texas

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-5 with 1 BB, 3 RBIs, and 2 runs scored against the Tigers. The Rangers won the series in 6 games and have reached the World Series for the 2nd consecutive season. So far in the postseason, Kinsler has a line of .275/.396/.450 for an OPS of .846 in 48 PAs. In 10 games, he has hit 1 HR, 4 doubles, has 9 RBIs, 8 runs scored, and 2 SBs. His BB/K ratio is 7/5.

Scott Feldman pitched 1/3 of an inning against the Tigers. Feldman has almost been perfect in the postseason. He's tossed 8 2/3 scoreless innings of relief on 3 hits, 0 BBs, and 9 Ks.

Brewers Down 2-3 Heading Back To Milwaukee

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-4 with 1 double (his 7th) against the Cardinals. The Brewers are down 2-3 in the series. Game 6 will be played on Sunday. The Brewers had the best home record in all of baseball in the regular season; they were 57-24 at home.

Braun's Brewers Even It Up

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-5 with 1 RBI against the Cardinals. Braun drove in what turned out to be the game-winner for the Brew Crew in the 5th inning. The series is tied 2-2. Game 5 will be played on Friday.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-4 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 4th), and 2 runs scored against the Tigers. The Rangers lead the series 3-2. Game 6 will be played on Saturday.

The Postseason Pendulum Swings

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-4 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 3rd), 1 RBI, 1 run scored, and 1 SB (his 2nd) against the Tigers. The Rangers lead the series 3-1. Game 5 will be played on Thursday.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-3 with 1 HBP against the Cardinals. The Brewers are down in the series 1-2. Game 4 will be played on Thursday.

Scott Feldman picked up his 1st win of the postseason. He pitched 1 scoreless inning on 1 HBP and 1 K against the Tigers. He only had 1 day of rest in between appearances, and his last appearance was 4 1/3 innings (49 pitches).

Rangers Lead ALCS 2-1

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-3 with 1 HBP, 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Tigers. The Rangers lead the series 2-1. Game 4 will be played on Wednesday.

Feldman Tames The Tigers In Game 2

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-4 with 1 double (his 6th) against the Cardinals. Braun is still hitting .500 in the postseason. Yeah, that's not a typo. The series is tied 1-1. Game 3 will be played on Wednesday.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-5 against the Tigers.

Scott Feldman pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings on 1 hit, 0 BBs, and 4 Ks against the Tigers. His groundball to flyball ratio was 6-2. Feldman kept the Rangers in the game after starter Derek Holland was pulled before he could finish 3 innings. Feldman is definitely the unsung hero of this game for the Rangers. They lead the series 2-0. Game 3 will be played on Tuesday.

The Brew Crew's One-Man Wrecking Crew

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-4 with 1 BB, 1 HR (his 2nd), 1 double (his 5th), 4 RBIs, and 2 runs scored against the Cardinals. The Brewers lead the series 1-0. Game 2 will be played on Monday.

The Rangers-Tigers game was postponed. Game 2 will be played on Monday.

Verlander? No Problem

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-3 with 1 BB and 1 RBI against the Tigers. The Rangers lead the series 1-0. Game 2 will be played on Sunday.

Braun's Wallbangers

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-3 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 4th), and 1 run scored against the Diamondbacks. The Brewers have won their 1st playoff series since 1982 and will play the 1st game of the NLCS against the Cardinals on Sunday. In the NLDS, Braun was 9 for 18 with 3 BBs, 1 HR, 4 doubles, 4 RBIs, 5 runs scored, and 1 SB against the Diamondbacks.

Ian Kinsler's Rangers will play the 1st game of the ALCS on Saturday. In the ALDS, Kinsler was 4 for 16 with with 3 BBs, 1 HR, 2 doubles, 3 RBIs, 2 runs scored, and 1 SB against the Rays.

Brewers & D-Backs Series Tied 2-2

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-4 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 3rd), 1 RBI, and 1 SB (his 1st) against the Diamondbacks. The series is tied at 2-2. Game 5 will be played on Friday.

Rangers Advance To ALCS Again

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-4 with 1 BB, 1 HR (his 1st), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Rays. The Rangers won 4-3 and closed out the series at 3-1. Texas will advance to the ALCS for the 2nd consecutive season and will face the winner of the Tigers-Yankees series. Game 5 of that series will be played on Thursday.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-3 with 1 BB against the Diamondbacks. The Brewers are up 2-1 in the series. Game 4 will be played on Wednesday.

Pinch hitting, Sam Fuld was 0-1 against the Rangers.

A Man Of Vision

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-4 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 2nd), 1 run scored, and 1 SB (his 1st) against the Rays. The Rangers lead the series 2-1. Game 4 will be played on Tuesday.

Pinch hitting, Sam Fuld was 0-1 against the Rangers.

Braun In Beast Mode

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 3-4 with 1 HR (his 1st), 1 double (his 2nd), 3 RBIs, and 2 runs scored against the Diamondbacks. The Brewers are up 2-0 in the series. Game 3 will be played on Tuesday.

Double Your Pleasure

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 3-4 with 1 double (his 1st) and 2 runs scored against the Diamondbacks. Braun set the tone early by saving a run and gunning down Willie Bloomquist in the 1st inning. The Brewers lead the series 1-0. Game 2 will be played tomorrow.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-5 with 1 double (his 1st) and 2 RBIs against the Rays. Kinsler's 2-run double in the 6th inning turned out to be the game-winner for the Rangers. The series is even at 1-1. Game 3 will be played on Monday.

Pinch hitting, Sam Fuld was 0-1 against the Rangers.