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García powers Rangers to first World Series since 2011 with 11-4 rout of Astros in Game 7 of ALCS

MLB Nathaniel Lowe also went deep to give Texas — one of six major league teams without a World Series title — its first berth in the Fall Classic since consecutive trips in 2010 and 2011. Texas Rangers’ Adolis Garcia reacts after hitting a home run in Game 7 of the ALCS. Godofredo A. Vasquez/AP … [Read more…]

Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clear

Politics “This dude is one of the baddest dudes I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen some greats,” Houston manager Dusty Baker said of Altuve. Texas’ Adolis Garcia hit a sixth-inning home run to make the score 4-2 in favor of the Rangers at the time. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) AP By STEPHEN HAWKINS, Associated Press October … [Read more…]