The Texas Rangers have advanced to the American League Championship Series after a dramatic sweep of the Baltimore Orioles, thanks in large part to the heroics of slugger Nelson Seager. Seager hit three home runs in the series, including a two-run shot in the decisive Game 3 that sealed the deal for the Rangers.
The Orioles entered the series as the heavy favorites, boasting a 101-win regular season record and a deep lineup of All-Stars. But the Rangers were undaunted, and Seager’s power hitting was the difference. He hit a solo home run in Game 1, then followed it up with a two-run shot in Game 2. In Game 3, he delivered the knockout punch with a two-run homer in the sixth inning that put the Rangers up for good.
Seager’s performance was especially impressive considering the Orioles’ pitching staff. Baltimore’s starting rotation was one of the best in baseball this season, and their bullpen was even better. But Seager was able to rise to the occasion and deliver when his team needed him most.
The Rangers now move on to face the winner of the Toronto Blue Jays-Kansas City Royals series in the ALCS. They will have to continue to rely on Seager’s power if they want to make it to the World Series. He has been a key part of their success this season, and he will be a major factor in their playoff run.
No matter what happens next, Seager has already made history with his performance against the Orioles. His three home runs helped propel the Rangers to their first ALCS since 2011, and he will be remembered for his clutch hitting for years to come.
