Josh Hamilton has given up. Ron Washington is too stupid to personally give up. Michael Young hasn't given up but he is physically incapable of production. Unless we see a rally that feels impossible; it's almost over, folks.
The Rangers did absolutely nothing against Joe Saunders and left Yu Darvish out to dry. Josh Hamilton is already planning where he'll play next year and I wish I could help him.
After the Orioles scored in the first due to Michael Young's error on the first pitch, the Rangers led off the bottom of the inning with a walk and a single by Ian Kinsler and Elvis Andrus. Josh Hamilton then grounded into a double-play and got Saunders off the hook but evened the score. Neither team scored in the second inning and we're heading into the third tied 1-1.
First pitch of the do-or-die contest against the Orioles and Michael Young kicked the ball at first. The Orioles were able to plate the error and are up 1-0 through the top of the first.
It's Yu Darvish and the Texas Rangers versus Joe Saunders and the Baltimore Orioles in Arlington in the first American League Wild Card play-in game. Texas looks to grab an ALDS spot after losing the West on the season's final day, while Baltimore tries to complete their dream season.
The Rangers have unveiled their lineup for tonight's game. Of note, Adrian Beltre returns to the field at third, Craig Gentry starts in centerfield with David Murphy on the bench, and Geovany Soto will be catching Darvish.
Below are the 25 men who will try to push the Rangers into the postseason. Sure, they're calling the Wild Card game the postseason, be we all know it isn't really.
