[DD Martin]

Originally Posted by Argonaut

1979 WORLD SERIES

The Texas Rangers have won the World Series!

Finally living up to our expectations as a baseball powerhouse, the Rangers sweep the Reds in emphatic fashion 4-0 to win the World Series at home in Arlington. Summary:

Game 1: TEX 6 @ CIN 1; W: Nolan Ryan
Game 2: TEX 6 @ CIN 4; W: Gaylord Perry
Game 3: TEX 8 vs. CIN 2; W: Bert Blyleven
Game 4: TEX 10 vs. CIN 6; W: Fergie Jenkins

The final game had a bit of a scare. It was 10-1 going into the top of the 9th, and it looked like the series was all but decided. But my boneheaded AI manager somehow put my backup catcher in at 2B, and left my middle reliever in way too long. 5 runs scored, but eventually Len Barker came in to shut things down and record the final strikeout. But that's just a footnote.

Buddy Bell won World Series MVP, with 6 total hits, 2 home runs, and 2 walks in the final series. Bert Blyleven was my own personal playoff MVP, as he had a 0.74 ERA and had all of his 3 starts turn into wins for Texas.

I'm happy that we closed out the 70s decade with a victory, and put some past disappointments behind us. Our core team members now have a ring, and I have to think that'll only help them in their Hall of Fame chances. As for our other goal of this dynasty -- we've already done much better than the historical Rangers!

Congrats no upset or derailment along the way this time. Good way to wrap the decade up.