The Texas Rangers personify their GM, Hall Of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan. Tough and overpowering. The Rangers will make a return trip to the World Series following their 4-2 American League Championship Series win over the Detroit Tigers. Texas closed out The Detroit Tigers 15-5. Nelson Cruz belted six home runs in the 6-game series, a major league record, and was voted MVP. It was the end of a great season for Goochland native Justin Verlander and his Detroit Tigers as the former ODU star led the AL in wins, strikeouts, and ERA. The Rangers will face Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals, who defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 12-6 to win the National League pennant after sneaking into the playoffs on the season’s final day. Game 1 is Wednesday night in St. Louis.
