‘s Home Run
The Texas Rangers have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the American League Championship Series after a thrilling 5-4 win over the Houston Astros. The Rangers got off to a great start, building an early lead off of a home run from designated hitter Nomar Valdez in the first inning.
Valdez’s home run was the first of the series and set the tone for the rest of the game. The Rangers were able to build on their lead, adding two more runs in the third inning and another in the fourth. The Astros were able to put up a fight, scoring three runs in the fifth inning to cut the Rangers’ lead to one.
However, the Rangers were able to hold on for the win, thanks to some strong pitching from starter Mike Minor and reliever Jose Leclerc. Minor went five innings and allowed just three runs, while Leclerc shut down the Astros in the final two innings, allowing just one run.
The Rangers now have a commanding 2-0 lead in the series, and are just two wins away from advancing to the World Series. They will look to continue their strong play in Game 3, which will be played at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Monday night.
The Rangers have been playing great baseball all season long, and it looks like they are poised to make a deep run in the playoffs. With their strong pitching and timely hitting, they have what it takes to win it all. It will be exciting to see how this series plays out, and if the Rangers can keep up their strong play and take home the championship.
