For the first time in franchise history, the Texas Rangers have won a home playoff game and ALCS game. Once again, the Rangers built a 5-0 lead and unlike last night, they held on.
A steal of home as part of a double steal for Texas got them going in the first and they never looked back. Just like in Game 1, the Yankees saw their starter struggle mightily. In the second inning, David Murphy hit his first career playoff home run and at the end, the Rangers won, 7-2.
They even up the series at one apiece, as the series shifts to the Bronx on Monday. Here’s a Texas Rangers Game 2 report card, breaking down every angle.