It's been 11 years since the Rangers last went to the playoffs and they are looking quite excellent with a little over 30 games to go. With a win over the division rivals the Texas Rangers extended their lead in the division by 9.5 games. It's been a while since I've been this excited about their success, even though I've been a loyal fan forever. This season feels different. They have a lot of things going for them: pitching, timely hitting, and they're not relying on the home run. They're bringing the idea of small ball back and it's enjoyable to see them at the top of the standings each morning.
The last three times they've been to the playoffs they lost to the Yankees, but this does feel a lot different. The Yankees aren't the dominating team they were back in the late 90's. They still buy their roster, but they have some holes. It think they can compete with them at all levels this season (assuming both teams make the playoffs). It's exciting to be rewarded for a lifetime of patience. It's time.
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