Texas Rangers right fielder Adolis Garcia (53) hits a single and drives in a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning in Game 1 of the 2023 World Series at Globe Life Field. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Adolis Garcia ties MLB record, helps Rangers take early lead in WS Game 1

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated 10/27/23

Adolis Garcia's red-hot postseason run for the Texas Rangers continues.

Garcia tied an MLB playoff record and helped the Rangers take an early 2-0 lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the World Series. In the bottom of the first inning, Garcia roped a single to score Texas' second run, equaling David Freese (2011) for the most RBI in a single postseason (21).

Adolis García's 21st RBI of the #Postseason ties an all-time record!#WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/3stIzQMhdh
— MLB (@MLB) October 28, 2023

Entering the Fall Classic, Garcia slashed .327/.352/.750 with seven home runs and 20 RBI in 12 playoff games. Adding another run-scoring hit in Game 1, Garcia extended his RBI streak to seven games, plating 16 runs over that stretch.

In the ALCS, Garia earned MVP honors in the Rangers seven-game victory over the defending champion Houston Astros, going 10-for-28 with five homers and 15 RBI. In the deciding Game 7, Garcia carried the Rangers to an 11-4 win, finishing 4-of-5 with two long balls and five runs batted in.

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