If you haven't been watching the Texas Rangers this year, please do us all a favor and get out from under a rock and glue yourself to the television set. Because what you are missing is something truly magical.
If you honestly don't know what is going on with the Rangers, let me throw a rope out at sea and reel you in. The Rangers won the American League West division for the first time in 11 years amidst many plaguing issues. The Texas team began the year with Ron Washington's admitted cocaine usage, already darkening what was supposed to be a bright year. The Rangers started off slowly, but began to build steam, especially around June, when Josh Hamilton and the Rangers really began to heat up. The Rangers also had to deal with ownership and bankrupt distractions, finally solved when the Nolan Ryan-Chuck Greenberg group took over. Also, the Rangers brought in a hired gun, Cliff Lee, to really give the Ranger's pitching staff that spark in the post season.
So here we are in the playoffs, where the Rangers have already defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in the Divisional Series, and are one game away from beating the evil New York Yankees to advance to the World Series.
The Texas Rangers in the World Series???
Yes, it is a lot to take in, especially if you are a fair weather fan who decided to turn on ESPN to get some news.
To lifelong fans however, it is a truly euphoric experience that they wish would never end.
The Rangers' 10-3 victory over the Yankees last night was proof of how this season is going. Even when the Rangers were trailing, no fan could avert their eyes from the game.
Such passion and fan dedication paid off when Derek Holland came in during a high pressure situation, minimized a possible big Yankee inning, and dominated from there. Props also go to Elvis Andrus for the diving play he made to get a needed out.
The euphoric and divine feeling erupted when Bengie Molina hit the go-ahead three-run home run to take back the lead.
Then, the true fans reveled in the slaughter when Hamilton and Cruz smashed insurance home runs in the ninth.
These little trinkets of information stimulate our brain in such a magnificent way that it makes the entire day better. Office workers survive the day, fast food workers deal with the unpleasant conditions, and road crews stay strong through the tough labor. Why, you ask?
Look no further than the Texas Rangers, and the beautiful vibe they give off.
And if they do pull off the win today at 3:07 p.m., and do go to the World Series?
Well, that's one morning glory that will just have to bloom again.
All opinions are solely those of Dustin McWilliams. McWilliams is a sports writer at the Durant Daily Democrat. If you have any questions or feedback, please message McWilliams at dmcwilliams82@gmail.com
