For the second straight year, the Texas Rangers have secured a spot in the Fall Classic from a Game 6 ALCS. Last year, it was against the New York Yankees, a team that no one thought the Rangers could beat. This year, there was a bit more confidence in the under-estimated team as they went up against the Detroit Tigers and eventually took them out to advance to the World Series for the second consecutive year with the AL Pennant under their wing.

Rangers Celebrate 2011 World Series Clinch - Courtesy of MSN FOX Sports

Nelson Cruz had a great night as he set a postseason record – not just in the franchise, but all of Major League Baseball – with six home runs in a single series. Cruz also set another postseason record with 13 RBIs for the ALCS. He was selected as the MVP, as if we didn’t already realize that was going to happen. (more…)