Series Thread: Houston "you have a problem", the Texas Rangers 9/14-17

[ESPN Refugee]

They've never been in this position. I said it last night. They're melting.

Yep. I've seen plenty of people talk about the 2010 Rangers and they did fine and I'm like if you pay attention to that roster there was enough and plenty of MLB experience on their roster including longtime proven/successful vets so it was completely different situation.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

There is a train rolling down the tracks and Houston is being steam rolled by it right now.

 

[ESPN Refugee]

 

[Justinkm83]

Gotta think some of this is getting to the Astros mentally. Their core is super young and probably a little freaked out at this point.

Absolutely. We aren't the only ones chasing them, and now they have to worry about the Twins and Angels. The pressure of having to win is tough on a young club, or even a veteran one. We know all about that in 2012.

 

[romeo212000]

Yep. I've seen plenty of people talk about the 2010 Rangers and they did fine and I'm like if you pay attention to that roster there was enough and plenty of MLB experience on their roster including longtime proven/successful vets so it was completely different situation.

Definitely. You had Cliff Lee, Michael Young, Vlad, Molina, Oliver, etc...

 

[WastinSomeTime]

They've never been in this position. I said it last night. They're melting.

Plus the swagger is spreading like a wildfire throughout the Ranger clubhouse.

 

[romeo212000]

Damn Faulkner. That's no way to pitch you way onto a post season roster.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Faulkner pull your head out of your ying yang.

 

[romeo212000]

Plus the swagger is spreading like a wildfire throughout the Ranger clubhouse.

Yep. Even the young guns are showing it. Odor is gonna piss some people off the way Trout pisses us off, but IMO you need that guy on your team.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

That gnome looked Odor. Ha!

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Would like to see LuJac get an inning in.

 

[romeo212000]

Would like to see LuJac get an inning in.

No better time.

 

[romeo212000]

Gotta give Feliz credit. He's saved Houston's bullpen.

 

[Nightcrawler]

The only thing that would make this better is the Tigers winning tonight. We could also gain a game on the twinkies.

 

[romeo212000]

The only thing that would make this better is the Tigers winning tonight. We could also gain a game on the twinkies.

Best part about this is the pressure almost doubles for Houston. Not only do they have to worry about catching the Rangers now, but they have to worry about the Twins and Angels being right on their heels for the second wild card spot.

 

[saddles]

There is a train rolling down the tracks and Houston is being steam rolled by it right now.

It is very impressive. They could have easily had a let down after reaching first place, but they have the foot pressed firmly on the throttle.

 

[romeo212000]

No matter what, we finish this series in first place. Don't let up. Step on their throats.

 

[Duane1952]

Great win.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Great win.

More like 3 great wins.

 

[handicappers]

Nice win for the Rangers. Looks like the division crown is in the bag.