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Argonaut · 08-03-2019, 10:58 PM

1973 ALCS

The Rangers are going to the World Series! In only our second season, no less. We ended up winning the AL West Division by 2 games over Oakland, and then the Red Sox took us to the full 5 games in the ALCS.

It was a crazy series, with lots of back-and-forth. Nolan Ryan started twice, and had a ridiculous 1.17 ERA to go along with 18 strikeouts. Funny though, he actually lost the first game due to no run support.

The definitive moment came in the top of the ninth in Game 5. Our closer Steve Foucault and setup man Al Hrabosky combined to load the bases for Boston. The score is 6-3, so giving up anything would put us in a huge hole. I was sweating it. With 2 outs, Hrabosky strikes out Fred Lynn and the game is over!

On to face interstate rival Houston Astros in the World Series, in both teams' first shot at the title. You couldn't script it any better.

08-03-2019, 10:58 PM	#5
Argonaut All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 1,085	1973 ALCS The Rangers are going to the World Series! In only our second season, no less. We ended up winning the AL West Division by 2 games over Oakland, and then the Red Sox took us to the full 5 games in the ALCS. It was a crazy series, with lots of back-and-forth. Nolan Ryan started twice, and had a ridiculous 1.17 ERA to go along with 18 strikeouts. Funny though, he actually lost the first game due to no run support. The definitive moment came in the top of the ninth in Game 5. Our closer Steve Foucault and setup man Al Hrabosky combined to load the bases for Boston. The score is 6-3, so giving up anything would put us in a huge hole. I was sweating it. With 2 outs, Hrabosky strikes out Fred Lynn and the game is over! On to face interstate rival Houston Astros in the World Series, in both teams' first shot at the title. You couldn't script it any better. Attached Images __________________ Texas Rangers Dynasty (Est. 1972) Hartford Whalers Dynasty: Brass Bonanza Last edited by Argonaut; 08-09-2019 at 05:40 PM.