Oops… Adrian “Clutch” Beltre Does It Again!

Apr 1, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers third baseman is lifted on first baseman

(84) shoulders as shortstop

(1) celebrates following his game winning single against the Philadelphia Phillies at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports

CLUTCH, adj: dependable in crucial situations. The Texas Rangers have a player that is the embodiment of being a clutch player: Adrian Beltre.  When the Texas Rangers signed Adrian Beltre in 2011 to a 5-year $80MM with a vesting option for $16MM in 2016 deal, I don’t think any Texas Rangers fan was too upset over it. Adrian Beltre is known for driving in runs, being one of the best third basemen, homers and helping his team win.

After the Texas Rangers lost the opener on Monday, last night’s game was crucial. Not only for the fan’s morale but more so for the Texas Rangers. With all the injuries over Spring Training and then the loss, last night’s game proved, by Adrian Beltre once again, that the Texas Rangers may be down but they are NEVER out. So, with Adrian Beltre’s winning walk-off hit in mind here’s a quick reminder of why Texas Rangers fans and players LOVE Adrian Beltre. Enjoy!

10/4/11: ALDS vs. Tampa Bay Rays Game 4 Adrian Beltre hits 3 homers to help the Texas Rangers advance to ALCS

10/24/11: WS Game 5 vs. Cardinals

Home Run

Oh yeah, I almost forgot, Adrian Beltre is an Award-Winning Third Baseman, too!

8/22/12: Three-for-all vs. Orioles Beltre hit three home runs in his first three at-bats!

8/24/12: Hitting for the cycle vs. Twins, 2^nd time Beltre hit for the cycle, both times at The Ballpark in Arlington, first time was with the Mariners in 2008.

7/31/13: Walk-off Homer to beat the Angels

4/1/14: And of course Adrian Beltre’s Walk-off hit to beat the Phillies

I don’t know about you, but after watching these clips, I am once again reminded that the Texas Rangers have a truly special player with Adrian Beltre. He gets players and fans alike excited to watch Rangers baseball. I can’t wait to see what happens tonight!

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