Winning

The Rangers take a 5 run lead in the first inning and then are dominated by the Indians starting pitcher, Lee. Fortunately they were able to add 3 more runs in the 7th and pull out a win 8-5. Season record: 42-55, 14.5 games behind the LA Angels.
I believe this was the worst Rangers logo in their history. This lasted only 3 seasons and they moved on to another logo.

AL West Showdown

Despite the loss today, a positive road trip against two top notch teams is a good sign. On top of that, 3 of the 4 starting infielders are now on the disabled list, go figure. 6 of the Rangers next 9 games are against the division leading Anaheim Angels of LA. By no means do I believe they have a chance to make the playoffs, but this stretch will decide for me if the last week was a fluke or if they really have something to build on.

Week in Review

I haven't given up on the Rangers, I was simply in Mexico for the past week and had no internet connection. They look like they held their own for the past 7 games. 4-3 and a 4th straight series win is definately a better trend compared to the season! Kam Loe goes tomorrow for his 4th straight win and hopefully he gets another great start.

Series Win

The Rangers won their 2nd straight series. Maybe we need more interleague play and less division play, unless we somehow get moved to the NL Central where the Rangers are now 9-6 this year. Hopefully, Frank Catalanotto will snap out of his funk with that game winning hit. He's a career .294 hitter currently hitting .195. We also pulled a half a game ahead of the Cincinnati Reds, congratulations Reds you are now the worst in baseball. Next up lets overtake the Royals, they are only a half game ahead. Could we see two teams in our rearview mirror by the end of the weekend? Scott Lucus has a breakdown of Rangers all-time futility and where this years team ranks. At least we don't have a chance to be worse than the 1973 Rangers.

Last Place Rangers

The Rangers are currently 26-44 and 18 games behing the Angels in the American League West. They also hold the distinction of having the worst record in Major League Baseball. Unfortunately, the rest of the year will be rooting for them to move up from the league cellar. First up is to overtake the Cincinnati Reds who are 28-44. Not a real exciting goal, but this team is bad & this would be a step in the right direction.