Texas Rangers Officially Eliminated
September 29, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Feats and Accomplishments, News, Stats and Analysis
The Texas Rangers have been officially eliminated from playoff contention. Early in the season, the Rangers surprised many with their quality play — especially considering the many young players on the roster. However, largely due to injuries and untimely slumps, the Rangers have sputtered to the finish line.
On Tuesday, they were officially eliminated after losing to the Los Angeles Angels by a final count of 5-2. Bobby Abreu homered in the first inning and the Angels never trailed again. Angels starter Sean O’Sullivan pitched five innings to improve his record on the season to 4-2.
With the Rangers out of the picture, that means that the Boston Red Sox have clinched the wild card. With a record of 91-66, the Red Sox are considered by many to be the favorite in the American League — even though they will be the wild card.
The only race in the American League that is still up for grabs is the AL Central. Currently, the Detroit Tigers lead the Minnesota Twins by two games.
There will be no playoffs for Josh Hamilton and the Rangers (Image: Zuma Press)
I think Texas have really progressed this season. I can see them having a big season next year, if they have a little more luck on the injury front. I’ll be keeping an eye on them in Spring Training (is it too early to say that?).