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A lifelong Rangers fan since the time of the Washington Senators.

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@NewbergReport Jinx!

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I get that Seager has and always will be aggressive, but it's irritating to see a leadoff batter go 11 pitches deep, giving up a HR, and somehow still gets through the inning on less than 20 pitches.

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It really sucks to come back from lunch to find your team down 4-0 after only a half inning and being 99% sure there's no need to bother checking in on the game the rest of the afternoon.

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Another game where we can't solve a bad bullpen.

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So apparently they could have gotten the game in without issue and they're still in a rain delay.

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What is it about the fifth inning for Gore?

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@reclinernerd Bonds, Clemens and Shoeless Joe.

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I'm now of the belief that if it hits the foul pole and bounces back into foul territory, it's a foul ball.

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I remember staying there for Fanfest weekend in 2011. It was a Meetup point for the Rangers for the night before banquet. I got to personally thank Colby Lewis and Derek Holland for making this lifetime Rangers fan (going back to the Senators) happy.

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This will resonate with veteran writers. It was actually closer to get from the hotel to the visiting clubhouse than from the press box to the visiting clubhouse. But that was the beauty of Arlington Stadium!

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Where did this Rangers team come from? 😁

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5 for 8 in the first inning. 1 for 19 since, including 0 for their last 15. Love that we're winning, but one inning does not break an offensive slump.

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Meanwhile I really hate Caruso for Oklahoma City.

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Alexander throws 38 pitches in the first inning and Texas only makes him throw 48 over the next four. It's like they only have the patience for one inning a game.

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There's no help coming from the minors for the offense. That said, I think when Langford is ready to go, sending Carter to Round Rock to get his swing figured out would be beneficial.

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Can we talk the owners into locking out the players tomorrow? Asking for a fan base.

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About to go 3-7 against the three worst teams in baseball. Embarrassing.

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That might have been the most Rangers of Rangers innings this year.

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3-6 on the road against the three teams with the worst overall record. I know Texas has injuries, but that's no excuse.

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Walking a .125 hitter. Come on man.

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I'm going to be really irritated if Rangers lose to a guy with an ERA of almost 8.