The Texas Rangers won the World Series for the first time in their history and won the Major League Baseball title.
The Texas Rangers have in the Major League Baseball (MLB) won their first championship title. In the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks The Texans won game five of the best-of-seven series 5-0, converting the first of three match points.
“This is one of the coolest feelings of my life”said Texas catcher Jonah Heim: “This is what you work for all your life. We achieved our goals. I am so proud of this team.”
Rangers – first triumph in MLB history
The Rangers celebrated the first triumph in their 63-year franchise history. The franchise had its debut in 1961 Washington Senators before moving to Texas in 1972. The Rangers came away empty-handed in their previous two final appearances in 2010 and 2011.
“It’s just emotional”said Marcus Semien, who hit a home run in the decisive fifth game: “Everything I’ve ever worked for is for this moment.” Texas benefited above all from its enormous away strength: the Rangers won all eleven play-off guest games.
Only via a wildcard into the playoffs
Was named the most valuable player Corey Seager excellent. The Rangers shortstop hit three home runs in the World Series. This means Seager is following his award in 2020, when he was with the Los Angeles Dodgers won the title, only the fourth player to do so for the second time MVP is honored. “I’m just happy to be part of this team”said Seager.
Both the Rangers and the Diamondbacks qualified for the playoffs via a wild card and prevailed as underdogs against stronger opponents on the way to the World Series.
With the Rangers’ first title, there are now only five teams in the MLB that have never won the championship: the Colorado Rockies, Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners and the Tampa Bay Rays.