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MLB will air local games for Guardians, Brewers and Twins next season
Read full article: MLB will air local games for Guardians, Brewers and Twins next seasonMajor League Baseball has announced it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Cleveland Guardians, Milwaukee Brewers and Minnesota Twins next year.
IndyCar partners with Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers for 2026 street race in Arlington
Read full article: IndyCar partners with Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers for 2026 street race in ArlingtonIndyCar will return to Texas in 2026 with a street race in Arlington in a joint venture between the Dallas Cowboys and the official events partner of the Texas Rangers.
Langford and García homer as the Rangers beat the A's 5-1 in final scheduled night game at Coliseum
Read full article: Langford and García homer as the Rangers beat the A's 5-1 in final scheduled night game at ColiseumWyatt Langford and Adolis García homered to help the Texas Rangers spoil the final scheduled night baseball game at the Oakland Coliseum, beating the Athletics 5-1.
Scherzer going into free agency at 40 off most frustrating season and expects to pitch healthy again
Read full article: Scherzer going into free agency at 40 off most frustrating season and expects to pitch healthy againMax Scherzer is going home and into free agency after what the three-time Cy Young Award winner considers the most frustrating of his 17 seasons in the big leagues.
Veteran stars Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers' rotation later this week
Read full article: Veteran stars Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers' rotation later this weekVeteran stars Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers’ pitching rotation later this week after both had an extended absence due to injuries.
Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri gets 1st major league victory, helping the Angels beat the Rangers 5-1
Read full article: Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri gets 1st major league victory, helping the Angels beat the Rangers 5-1Italian rookie Sam Aldegheri won for the first time in the major leagues, allowing a run on three hits in six innings in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
Rangers put SS Corey Seager on IL with hip issue that could end his season
Read full article: Rangers put SS Corey Seager on IL with hip issue that could end his seasonCorey Seager has been put on the 10-day injured list because of hip discomfort that could end the All-Star shortstop’s third season with the Texas Rangers.
Biden is hosting the 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers at the White House on Thursday
Read full article: Biden is hosting the 2023 World Series champion Texas Rangers at the White House on ThursdayPresident Joe Biden will host the Texas Rangers at the White House on Thursday to recognize the 2023 World Series champions, their first championship title in the history of the franchise.
Rangers put Max Scherzer put on 15-day IL with right shoulder fatigue
Read full article: Rangers put Max Scherzer put on 15-day IL with right shoulder fatigueThree-time Cy Young Award winner and baseball’s career active strikeout leader Max Scherzer has been placed on the 15-day injured list because of right shoulder fatigue.
Orioles' Gunnar Henderson projected to top pre-arbitration bonus pool at $1.3 million
Read full article: Orioles' Gunnar Henderson projected to top pre-arbitration bonus pool at $1.3 millionBaltimore shortstop Gunnar Henderson is projected to receive the largest amount from this season’s $50 million pre-arbitration bonus pool based on his regular-season statistics.
Bochy won't have any of his players in AL All-Star lineup at home after Texas had 5 starters in '23
Read full article: Bochy won't have any of his players in AL All-Star lineup at home after Texas had 5 starters in '23The American League starting lineup that Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy will write out for the All-Star Game won’t include any of his own players.
The 1st All-Star nod for Padres' Profar has a Texas flair, 12 years after his debut with Rangers
Read full article: The 1st All-Star nod for Padres' Profar has a Texas flair, 12 years after his debut with RangersJurickson Profar's first All-Star Game appearance is set for the home of the Texas Rangers 12 years after his debut for them.
Texas Rangers rookie Wyatt Langford becomes the 1st major leaguer to hit for the cycle in 2024
Read full article: Texas Rangers rookie Wyatt Langford becomes the 1st major leaguer to hit for the cycle in 2024Texas Rangers rookie Wyatt Langford has hit for the cycle in Baltimore, completing the feat with a three-run homer down the left-field line in the eighth inning.
Mets starter Sean Manaea took no-hitter into 6th, even after Texas scored in 1st
Read full article: Mets starter Sean Manaea took no-hitter into 6th, even after Texas scored in 1stNew York Mets starter Sean Manaea took a no-hitter into the sixth inning against Texas even after the Rangers scored on the left-hander in the first inning.
Lorenzen pitches Rangers past Dodgers 3-1 for their 1st series win in Los Angeles since 1999
Read full article: Lorenzen pitches Rangers past Dodgers 3-1 for their 1st series win in Los Angeles since 1999Michael Lorenzen pitched seven strong innings, rookie Wyatt Langford had two RBI singles and the Texas Rangers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 to win a series at Dodger Stadium for the first time since 1999.
Powder kegs: 50 years ago, 10-cent beers helped turn a Cleveland baseball game into a bloody riot
Read full article: Powder kegs: 50 years ago, 10-cent beers helped turn a Cleveland baseball game into a bloody riotFifty years ago, cheap beer helped turn a routine major league game into a bloody riot.
Seager hits 7th homer in 7 games as Rangers beat Diamondbacks 4-2 in World Series rematch
Read full article: Seager hits 7th homer in 7 games as Rangers beat Diamondbacks 4-2 in World Series rematchCorey Seager homered for the seventh time in as many games, putting the Texas Rangers ahead with his three-run shot in their 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
As Dallas competes for NBA and NHL crowns, the Texas Rangers are struggling with their title defense
Read full article: As Dallas competes for NBA and NHL crowns, the Texas Rangers are struggling with their title defenseThe Texas Rangers host the Arizona Diamondbacks this week in a rematch of last year’s World Series.
Ranger Suárez improves to 9-0, Harper homers in Phillies' 5-2 win over Rangers
Read full article: Ranger Suárez improves to 9-0, Harper homers in Phillies' 5-2 win over RangersRanger Suárez stuck out 10 over seven innings and improved to 9-0 to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their MLB-best 35th win, a 5-2 victory over the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers.
Braves' Travis d'Arnaud hits first 3 HRs of season, including go-ahead slam, in 8-3 win over Rangers
Read full article: Braves' Travis d'Arnaud hits first 3 HRs of season, including go-ahead slam, in 8-3 win over RangersTravis d’Arnaud hit a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning for a three-homer game and the Braves beat the Texas Rangers 8-3 for their fifth straight win.
Seager's RBI groundout and Taveras RBI single lead the Rangers over the Tigers 9-7
Read full article: Seager's RBI groundout and Taveras RBI single lead the Rangers over the Tigers 9-7Leody Taveras scored the winning run on a fielder’s choice in the eighth inning and added an RBI single in the ninth to lead the Texas Rangers to a 9-7 victory over the Detroit Tigers Thursday.
Rangers reliever Brock Burke broke his non-throwing hand by punching a wall after a poor outing
Read full article: Rangers reliever Brock Burke broke his non-throwing hand by punching a wall after a poor outingTexas Rangers reliever Brock Burke broke his non-throwing hand while punching a wall following a poor outing Friday night against the Houston Astros.
Blanco follows no-hitter with six 1-hit innings as Astros beat Rangers 3-1
Read full article: Blanco follows no-hitter with six 1-hit innings as Astros beat Rangers 3-1Houston right-hander Ronel Blanco followed his no-hitter with one-hit ball over six scoreless innings, and the Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-1.
Texas Rangers set for 2024 road debut after last year's record 11-0 postseason run
Read full article: Texas Rangers set for 2024 road debut after last year's record 11-0 postseason runThe Texas Rangers are set for their road opener after their MLB-record run of 11 consecutive postseason victories away from home last season.
Disputed foul tip that put Rangers behind in opener not reviewable. Heim makes up for miscue
Read full article: Disputed foul tip that put Rangers behind in opener not reviewable. Heim makes up for miscueTexas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim was going down to block a low pitch when he heard the ball tip off the bat and saw it change directions.
Diamondbacks add LHP Jordan Montgomery on $25 million, 1-year deal, according to AP source
Read full article: Diamondbacks add LHP Jordan Montgomery on $25 million, 1-year deal, according to AP sourceThe Arizona Diamondbacks and pitcher Jordan Montgomery have agreed on a $25 million, one-year contract with a vesting option for 2025, according to a person familiar with the deal.
RHP Michael Lorenzen signs with Texas Rangers, giving the World Series champs another starter
Read full article: RHP Michael Lorenzen signs with Texas Rangers, giving the World Series champs another starterFree agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen gives the Texas Rangers another starting pitcher less than a week before the season opener.
World champion Rangers among 18 teams that get going with pitchers and catchers on the field
Read full article: World champion Rangers among 18 teams that get going with pitchers and catchers on the fieldThe new sign that said “World Series Champions” outside the Texas Rangers’ training facility in Surprise, Arizona, became a favorite photo opportunity as pitchers and catchers held their first workouts for the defending champions.
Spring training preview: The Dodgers won the offseason. Will it buy them a championship?
Read full article: Spring training preview: The Dodgers won the offseason. Will it buy them a championship?Money can buy lots of things, including Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a pair of Japanese superstars that set the Los Angeles Dodgers back more than $1 billion.
ALCS MVP Adolis García reaches $14M, 2-year deal with Rangers to avoid arbitration
Read full article: ALCS MVP Adolis García reaches $14M, 2-year deal with Rangers to avoid arbitrationAdolis García and the Texas Rangers have reached an agreement on a $14 million, two-year contract that with incentives could be worth as much as $20.25 million.
World Series MVP Seager to miss most of spring after Rangers shortstop has sports hernia surgery
Read full article: World Series MVP Seager to miss most of spring after Rangers shortstop has sports hernia surgeryWorld Series MVP Corey Seager had surgery Tuesday for a left sports hernia repair, and the Texas Rangers' All-Star shortstop will miss most of spring training.
Scherzer and deGrom making progress to hopeful midseason returns for World Series champion Texas
Read full article: Scherzer and deGrom making progress to hopeful midseason returns for World Series champion TexasThe World Series champion Texas Rangers have two multiple Cy Young Award winners who could return to their rotation sometime in the middle of the summer.
Max Scherzer has back surgery and will miss start of 2024 season for World Series champion Rangers
Read full article: Max Scherzer has back surgery and will miss start of 2024 season for World Series champion RangersMax Scherzer had surgery for a herniated disk in his lower back and will miss the start of next season for the World Series champion Texas Rangers.
The Angels have hired Ron Washington, the 71-year-old's first job as MLB manager since 2014
Read full article: The Angels have hired Ron Washington, the 71-year-old's first job as MLB manager since 2014The Los Angeles Angels hired Ron Washington to be their new manager Wednesday, turning to a veteran baseball mind in an attempt to end nearly a decade of losing baseball.
If you think the World Series sped by, it did. 9-inning games averaged the fastest time in 27 years
Read full article: If you think the World Series sped by, it did. 9-inning games averaged the fastest time in 27 yearsNine-inning World Series games averaged 3 hours, 1 minute, the fastest since 1996, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
World Series averaged 9.11 million viewers, making it the least-watched Fall Classic in TV history
Read full article: World Series averaged 9.11 million viewers, making it the least-watched Fall Classic in TV historyThe Texas Rangers' 5-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks for their first championship on Wednesday night drew the largest audience of this World Series.
After 63 seasons before 1st title, Rangers set up for another run with Seager, Semien and Bochy
Read full article: After 63 seasons before 1st title, Rangers set up for another run with Seager, Semien and BochyCorey Seager and Marcus Semien are really just getting started in Texas and already have a World Series title together with a franchise that had never won one.
Corey Seager earns second World Series MVP, joining Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson and Reggie Jackson
Read full article: Corey Seager earns second World Series MVP, joining Sandy Koufax, Bob Gibson and Reggie JacksonCorey Seager was voted the World Series Most Valuable Player after leading the Texas Rangers over the Arizona Diamondbacks for their first title.
D-backs' Zac Gallen loses World Series no-hit bid on Corey Seager's leadoff single in 7th inning
Read full article: D-backs' Zac Gallen loses World Series no-hit bid on Corey Seager's leadoff single in 7th inningZac Gallen spent six innings looking like Don Larsen, the possibility of a World Series no-hitter flashing through his mind.
Games 2 and 3 of the World Series were the least-viewed in recorded Fall Classic history
Read full article: Games 2 and 3 of the World Series were the least-viewed in recorded Fall Classic historyThe fears of this year’s World Series between the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks becoming the least-viewed Fall Classic in TV history are becoming a reality.
Rangers slugger Adolis García and pitcher Max Scherzer to miss the rest of the World Series
Read full article: Rangers slugger Adolis García and pitcher Max Scherzer to miss the rest of the World SeriesTexas Rangers slugger Adolis García and pitcher Max Scherzer will miss the rest of the World Series after getting hurt in Game 3 against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo woke up `steaming' mad over umpire Alfonso Márquez's strike call
Read full article: Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo woke up `steaming' mad over umpire Alfonso Márquez's strike callDiamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was still angry hours later with umpire Alfonso Márquez over a 3-1 pitch to Gabriel Moreno that was called a strike despite being well outside in the ninth inning of the Diamondbacks’ 3-1 loss to the Texas Rangers in World Series Game 3.
Seager stars with 2-run HR, stellar defense to lead Rangers over D-backs 3-1 in World Series Game 3
Read full article: Seager stars with 2-run HR, stellar defense to lead Rangers over D-backs 3-1 in World Series Game 3Corey Seager launched a two-run homer and made a slick defensive play in the eighth inning to start a crucial double play, Max Scherzer combined with four relievers for a gem on the mound and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the World Series.
Rangers slugger Adolis García hurts left side, leaves World Series Game 3 and goes to hospital
Read full article: Rangers slugger Adolis García hurts left side, leaves World Series Game 3 and goes to hospitalTexas Rangers slugger Adolis García left Game 3 of the World Series against Arizona in the eighth inning after hurting his left side on a swing.
D-backs' Christian Walker blows through stop sign, hosed by Adolis García in Game 3 of World Series
Read full article: D-backs' Christian Walker blows through stop sign, hosed by Adolis García in Game 3 of World SeriesChristian Walker ran through a stop sign and right into a costly out in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 3-1 loss to the Texas Rangers in Game 3 of the World Series.
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte extends his postseason-record hitting streak to 19 games
Read full article: Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte extends his postseason-record hitting streak to 19 gamesKetel Marte extended his postseason-record hitting streak to 19 games with a lined single in the sixth inning off Jon Gray in Game 3 of the World Series.
Rangers' extra-inning victory over Diamondbacks was least viewed World Series opener recorded
Read full article: Rangers' extra-inning victory over Diamondbacks was least viewed World Series opener recordedTexas’ extra-inning comeback victory over Arizona According to Nielsen, Fox averaged 9.17 million for the game telecast.
D-backs, Rangers combine for no errors in first two World Series games, continuing year-long trend
Read full article: D-backs, Rangers combine for no errors in first two World Series games, continuing year-long trendThe Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers combined for zero errors over the first two games of the Fall Classic, which is the first time that’s happened since 2018.
Kelly dominates after Korea detour as Diamondbacks rout Rangers 9-1 to tie World Series 1-all
Read full article: Kelly dominates after Korea detour as Diamondbacks rout Rangers 9-1 to tie World Series 1-allMerrill Kelly struck out nine in seven innings of three-hit ball, Ketel Marte extended his postseason hitting streak to a record 18 games and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 9-1 to even the World Series at one game apiece.
D-backs' Ketel Marte passes Derek Jeter, two others for longest postseason hitting streak
Read full article: D-backs' Ketel Marte passes Derek Jeter, two others for longest postseason hitting streakKetel Marte has the longest hitting streak in postseason history at 18 games after a two-run single in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers.
Banister envisioned World Series at Globe Life Field before it was built, when he was Texas manager
Read full article: Banister envisioned World Series at Globe Life Field before it was built, when he was Texas managerJeff Banister envisioned being part of a World Series at Globe Life Field even before ground was broken for construction of the retractable-roof stadium that is the home of the Texas Rangers.
García's HR in 11th, Seager's tying shot in 9th rally Rangers past Arizona 6-5 in Series opener
Read full article: García's HR in 11th, Seager's tying shot in 9th rally Rangers past Arizona 6-5 in Series openerAdolis García hit a game-winning homer in the 11th inning after Corey Seager’s tying two-run shot in the ninth, as the Texas Rangers opened this surprise World Series of wild-card teams with a 6-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Ketel Marte ties postseason record with 17-game hitting streak for Diamondbacks
Read full article: Ketel Marte ties postseason record with 17-game hitting streak for DiamondbacksKetel Marte extended his postseason hitting streak to 17 games, tying the major league record shared by Derek Jeter and two others, when he laced an RBI double in the World Series opener.
Rob Manfred says it would be difficult to pause MLB's season for the 2028 LA Olympics
Read full article: Rob Manfred says it would be difficult to pause MLB's season for the 2028 LA OlympicsBryce Harper wants big leaguers to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, but Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says pausing the regular season to make that happen would be difficult.
World Series: Max Scherzer the most accomplished player to have spent time with D-backs and Rangers
Read full article: World Series: Max Scherzer the most accomplished player to have spent time with D-backs and RangersThe most accomplished player to have spent time with both the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers is Max Scherzer.
García was let go by 2 teams, including the Rangers, the team he's led to the World Series
Read full article: García was let go by 2 teams, including the Rangers, the team he's led to the World SeriesAdolis García has gone from being twice designated for assignment to becoming a record-setting AL Championship Series MVP who is now in the World Series.
Miller and Márquez joined by 5 first-time World Series umpires for Fall Classic
Read full article: Miller and Márquez joined by 5 first-time World Series umpires for Fall ClassicBill Miller and Alfonso Márquez will be joined by five first-time World Series umpires when the Texas Rangers play the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Eovaldi set for 1st career World Series start with Rangers. Gallen gets Game 1 for Diamondbacks
Read full article: Eovaldi set for 1st career World Series start with Rangers. Gallen gets Game 1 for DiamondbacksNathan Eovaldi will start Game 1 of the World Series for the Rangers against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were ‘playing from behind the whole season'
Read full article: Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were ‘playing from behind the whole season'Coming a win shy of reaching the World Series would be considered a successful season for most teams.
García powers Rangers to first World Series since 2011 with 11-4 rout of Astros in Game 7 of ALCS
Read full article: García powers Rangers to first World Series since 2011 with 11-4 rout of Astros in Game 7 of ALCSAdolis García homered twice and drove in five runs as the Texas Rangers reached their first World Series in 12 years with an 11-4 blowout of the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.
Adolis García responds to plunking with record ALCS show as Rangers reach World Series
Read full article: Adolis García responds to plunking with record ALCS show as Rangers reach World SeriesTexas Rangers slugger Adolis García is the AL Championship MVP after setting a record for RBIs in a postseason series with 15 and extending his home run streak to four games.
Mad Max starting ALCS Game 7 for Rangers at Houston, just as he did for Nats in 2019 World Series
Read full article: Mad Max starting ALCS Game 7 for Rangers at Houston, just as he did for Nats in 2019 World SeriesMax Scherzer is set to pitch another Game 7 in Houston with visiting teams undefeated in the series.
Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS
Read full article: Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCSNathan Eovaldi remained perfect this postseason, and Mitch Garver and Jonah Heim homered early before a ninth-inning grand slam by Adolis García helped the Texas Rangers avoid elimination with a 9-2 win over the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series.
Astros' Abreu suspended 2 games by MLB, which says he intentionally threw at García
Read full article: Astros' Abreu suspended 2 games by MLB, which says he intentionally threw at GarcíaHouston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu was suspended for two games and fined by Major League Baseball, which said he intentionally threw at Adolis García of the Texas Rangers during Game 5 of the AL Championship Series.
Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clear
Read full article: Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clearJose Altuve hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros, after getting into another bench-clearing scuffle with the Texas Rangers, rallied for a 5-4 victory in a wild and testy Game 5 of the AL Championship Series.
Abreu, Baker, García ejected from ALCS Game 5 as benches clear
Read full article: Abreu, Baker, García ejected from ALCS Game 5 as benches clearHouston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu and manager Dusty Baker were ejected from Game 5 of the AL Championship series after the reliever hit the Texas Rangers’ Adolis García with a pitch in the eighth inning, triggering benches to clear two innings after the slugger’s go-ahead home run.
Abreu, Alvarez and Altuve help Astros pull even in ALCS with 10-3 win over Rangers in Game 4
Read full article: Abreu, Alvarez and Altuve help Astros pull even in ALCS with 10-3 win over Rangers in Game 4José Abreu hit a three-run homer right after Yordan Alvarez’s tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Houston Astros pulled even in the AL Championship Series with a 10-3 victory over the Texas Rangers in Game 4.
Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS
Read full article: Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCSJose Altuve homered, Cristian Javier worked into the sixth inning of another solid postseason start and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 8-5, closing to 2-1 in the AL Championship Series.
Evan Carter, Corbin Carroll and MLB's precocious rookie class unfazed by pressure-packed playoffs
Read full article: Evan Carter, Corbin Carroll and MLB's precocious rookie class unfazed by pressure-packed playoffsMajor League Baseball's stellar rookie class has continued to produce in the postseason.
Mad Max returns for Rangers after month away with chance to put them up 3-0 over Astros in ALCS
Read full article: Mad Max returns for Rangers after month away with chance to put them up 3-0 over Astros in ALCSMax Scherzer is getting back on the mound for the Texas Rangers with a chance to put them up 3-0 in the AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros.
Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCS
Read full article: Rangers build big early lead off Valdez, hold on for 5-4 win over Astros to take 2-0 lead in ALCSJonah Heim homered, Nathan Eovaldi pitched six effective innings and the Texas Rangers beat Framber Valdez and Houston Astros 5-4 for a 2-0 lead in the AL Championship Series.
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez dealing with ailment during ALCS against Rangers, AP source says
Read full article: Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez dealing with ailment during ALCS against Rangers, AP source saysHouston slugger Yordan Alvarez is dealing with an ailment as the Astros face the Texas Rangers in the AL Championship Series, a person familiar with his condition told The Associated Press.
Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCS
Read full article: Montgomery shuts out Astros, Taveras homers as Rangers get 2-0 win in Game 1 of ALCSJordan Montgomery shut down the Houston Astros and Leody Taveras homered as the Texas Rangers did just enough against Justin Verlander to get a 2-0 win in the opener of the AL Championship Series Sunday night.