Texas Split: World Series Tied 1-1

October 30, 2023

By: Carlos Alvarez

Rangers Win Game 1 in Extras (6-5, 11 Innings), But D-Backs Make Statement in Game 2 (9-1)

The plot thickens! Opening weekend of the World Series produced a Texas split (1-1), and we’re all square heading to Arizona for Games 3-5. The Rangers opened the Fall Classic with an epic rally in the 9th inning of Game 1 on Friday. Texas trailed 5-3 before Corey Seager’s two-run blast in the bottom of the 9th to force extras (5-5). Then, it was Adolis Garcia with an 11th-inning walk-off to take Game 1.

On Saturday, Game 2 was a different story. The Diamondbacks pounded the Rangers bullpen down the stretch, scoring seven runs in the 7th, 8th and 9th innings to secure a 9-1 blowout. Arizona ace Merrill Kelly was brilliant once more (7 IP, 9 Ks, 3 Hits, 1 Run). Ketel Marte also made MLB history as he continued his 18-game playoff hit streak. The Rangers may have been the favorites, but these underdog snakes are all even with the next three World Series games at home.

World Series Highlights

Gm 1: Rangers def. D-Backs (6-5, 11 Innings)

Gm 2: D-Backs def. Rangers (9-1)

*Series Tied (1-1)

Tonight’s Schedule

Gm 3: Rangers at D-Backs (8:03 pm ET)

SI: Rangers’ Adolis Garcia Spoke His Game 1 Walk-Off Into Existence

ESPN: Takeaways From D-Backs’ Huge Series-Tying Game 2 Win

Yahoo! Sports: D-Backs’ Ketel Marte Breaks MLB Record With 18-Game Postseason Hitting Streak

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