The Texas Rangers extended their impressive winning streak on the road with a 3-1 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 3 of the World Series. Corey Seager’s home run and Jon Gray’s stellar performance in the bullpen were key factors in their win. Holding a 2-1 lead in the series, the Rangers are now on the brink of clinching their first-ever championship, but they encountered setbacks due to injuries. Max Scherzer left the game after three innings due to a back injury, while Adolis Garcia also departed with a left side issue.
Having won nine consecutive road games in this postseason, the Rangers have surpassed the records set by the 1996 New York Yankees and the 2019 Washington Nationals. They have eliminated the Tampa Bay Rays, Baltimore Orioles, and defending champion Houston Astros, and are now halfway through eliminating the Diamondbacks.
In the game, highly paid middle infielders Marcus Semien and Corey Seager played crucial roles in the Rangers’ advantage by scoring three runs in the third inning. Semien delivered an RBI single, while Seager crushed a changeup for a 421-foot home run. With 18 postseason home runs, Seager now shares the second-most by a shortstop with Carlos Correa.
Scherzer’s back tightness forced him to exit the game in the fourth inning, likely worsened by a 93 mph hit earlier in the game. Jon Gray stepped up by throwing three scoreless innings before the Rangers’ reliable bullpen took over. Although the Diamondbacks managed to score a run off Aroldis Chapman in the eighth inning, narrowing the gap, Chapman struck out Corbin Carroll and induced a double play from Ketel Marte, thanks to Seager’s exceptional play.
Despite the victory, the Rangers now face the challenge of dealing with key player injuries. Overcoming these obstacles will be crucial as they continue their quest for the World Series title.