A Back And Forth Series

Batting 6th, Ian Kinsler was 1-3 with 1 BB and 1 run scored against the Rays. The series is tied at 2 apiece. Game 5 will be played on Tuesday. Same pitching matchup as Game 1: Cliff Lee vs. David Price. Should be a good one.

Twins Eliminated, Rangers Still In Driver's Seat

Batting 6th, Ian Kinsler was 1-3 with 1 BB, 1 HR (his 2nd of the postseason), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Rays. Kinsler's solo shot gave the Rangers a 2-1 lead in the 7th inning. Unfortunately, they couldn't hold onto that lead. They are up 2-1 in the series.

Batting 8th, Danny Valencia was 1-4 with 1 double (his 1st of the postseason) and 1 run scored against the Yankees. The Twins were swept. They only scored 7 runs in the series, and Valencia produced 3 of them (2 RBIs, 1 run scored). Not a bad showing for the rookie.

Twins And Rangers Going In Opposite Directions

Batting 6th, Ian Kinsler was 2-4 with 1 HR (his 1st of the postseason), 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Rays. This was his 1st long ball since September 15. The Rangers are up 2-0 in the series.

Batting 8th, Danny Valencia was 0-2 with 1 RBI against the Yankees. The Twins are down 0-2 in the series.

And Away We Go

Batting 8th, Danny Valencia was 1-3 with 1 BB and 1 RBI against the Yankees. He drew a walk with the bases loaded in the 6th inning to tie the game at 4 apiece. And with his infield hit in the 8th inning, he represented the tying run (until a pinch runner took his place), but it wasn't enough. The Twins are down 0-1 in the ALDS.

Batting 6th, Ian Kinsler was 1-4 with 1 run scored against the Rays. He scored the 1st run of the postseason. The Rangers are ahead 1-0 in the ALDS. As expected, Scott Feldman was left off the Rangers' postseason roster.

Ausmus Calls It A Career

Batting 7th, Brad Ausmus was 2-4 with 1 double (his 2nd) against the Diamondbacks. Good game to go out on.

Batting 6th, Ian Kinsler was 1-2 with 1 double (his 20th) against the Angels.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 1-6 against the Nationals.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-2 against the Reds.

Batting 8th, Danny Valencia was 0-3 against the Blue Jays.

Sam Fuld was 0-1 against the Astros.

Craig Breslow picked up his 5th save of the season. He pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings on 3 hits and 2 Ks against the Mariners.

Season recap to follow in the coming days...

Breslow And Braun Doing Their Thing

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-3 with 1 BB, 1 HBP, 1 double (his 45th), and 1 run scored against the Reds.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 1-4 against the Nationals.

Batting 6th, Ian Kinsler was 0-3 with 1 BB against the Angels. Kinsler is 2 for his last 17.

Batting 5th, Danny Valencia was 0-4 against the Blue Jays.

Craig Breslow picked up his 4th save of the season. He pitched 1 inning and gave up 1 run on 1 hit and 1 K against the Mariners.

Future Skipper?

As was the case last year, Joe Torre graciously handed the reins over to Brad Ausmus to be acting manager for a day. Unlike last year, Ausmus did not win this time around.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 1-3 with 1 BB, 1 HR (his 19th), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Nationals.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-3 with 2 BBs against the Reds.

Batting 6th, Ian Kinsler was 0-4 with 1 HBP and 1 run scored against the Angels.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 0-4 with 1 BB against the Astros.

Batting 8th, Danny Valencia was 0-4 against the Blue Jays.