The Texas Rangers Are In First Place Still!

The surprise Rangers are sitting in first place in the AL West! This time it’s their pitching that’s carrying them.  Unlike last season, the Rangers are relying more on balance from the starting pitching and offense to win games.  Last season, the Rangers lost many close games (3 runs or less) and this season, they’re winning those close games.  The biggest surprise coming out of the Rangers team is their health. Image by Getty Images via Daylife Last season, two months into the season, the Rangers had nine players see the DL.  This season, two months in, the Rangers have only seen five.  The ability to stay healthy has helped, but they are finding out they can win without their star, Josh Hamilton.  With Hamilton out of the lineup, the Rangers went 9-6.  Andruw Jones has filled in nicely in Center and DH and Michael Young is playing well at third base. The Rangers’ pitching staff is no longer the laughingstock of the league.  The impressive ...