The Texas Rangers took a commanding 2-1 lead in the World Series after a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 3. The Rangers were led by third baseman Kyle Seager, who hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning to break the 1-1 tie. The Rangers also received stellar defense from their outfielders, who made several key plays to keep the D-backs off the board.
Seager’s home run was the difference maker in the game, as it put the Rangers ahead for good. He drove a pitch from D-backs starter Zack Greinke deep to left field, and it just cleared the wall for his first career World Series home run. It was a huge moment for Seager, who had been struggling at the plate throughout the postseason.
The Rangers’ defense was also instrumental in their victory. Outfielders Joey Gallo and Delino DeShields both made several key plays, including a diving catch by Gallo in the seventh inning that prevented a run from scoring. The Rangers also got some help from their bullpen, as relievers Jake Diekman and Matt Bush combined to pitch three scoreless innings to close out the game.
The win puts the Rangers in a great position to win their first World Series title. They have a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series, and they will look to take advantage of their momentum when they face the D-backs in Game 4 on Sunday night. With Seager’s heroics and stellar defense, the Rangers are one step closer to making history.
