The Rangers got to this point by defeating the surging Tampa Bay Rays in the American League divisional series, than with the help of a hot Nelson Cruz bat just got by the impressive Detroit Tigers in 6 games in the American League Championship series. Nelson Cruz who was on fire for all of the post season, posted six home runs and 13 Runs Batted Ins, to not only set a MLB Postseason record, but deserving himself of the MVP honor of that series, also having a franchise record 96 wins in the very lengthy and determined regular season sure doesn't hurt the very impressive Texas Rangers.
As for the National Leagues St Louis Cardinals, it has been a whirlwind of a season to say the least it all started when pending big name free agent and all star first baseman Albert Pujlos when he claimed during the summer that he would not choose to renew his contract with the Aforementioned Cardinals. with the media doing its job it got all over this certain topic and presented it anyway they could, whether it be positive or negative they definitely voiced there opinions. The Cards fought back from Near the basement of the NL central and it looked like the Atlanta Braves were running away with the NL central. but after the all Star Break. The Cards beat the Houston Astros and watched as the Phillies took care of the Braves sending the Cards to the Postseason. They then went on to beat and "upset" the then World Series odds on favorite Philadelphia Phillies in a best of 5 series to face the young and confident Milwaukee Brewers and defeat them in a hitting and home run show that saw both clubs use there bullpen more often that not. they defeated the Brewers in 6 games to move on to the World Series with local boy David Frees taking home NCLS MVP honors.
Keys for the Cards to win the World Series
For the Cards to have success if they are wanting to win the world series there starters have to be giving more production. throughout the postseason the cards have been the only team in the postseason to have there starters go more than five inning (big reason is the Brewers series).
If this is indeed Albert Pujlos last season with the red birds he should, we will need to be a big impact player for the cards this series. big Al has been amazing thus far this post season posting a 419. batting average with 2 homers and a 721. slugging percentage. so look for him to be a big big reason reason if the cards are to win the world series.
Keys for the Texas Rangers to win the world Series
As for the Texas Rangers. one key they should focus on is there balanced attack. there lineup is stacked with young, experienced, and talented hitters lead by the talented and recently red hot Nelson Cruz who has averaged less than Pujols but still very impressive 243. with the mentioned 6 Home Runs and a noticeable 13 RBI. ever since the series with the Detroit Tigers Nelson Cruz has been (pardon the pun) cruzing through the pitchers. and knocking the ball all over the park, and with Cardinals pitchers having there struggles watch for cruz to punish the Cards pitchers.
Finallly The Texas Rangers Pitchers will to have to be more structerd and more focused giving up a few mistakes can kill your momentum and your chances when your facing a talented group like the Cards. starter CJ Wilson has been spotlighted for his lackluster performance in the postseason giving up a 6.75 ERA in October and a 9 ERA in the last seven days. if he wants to continue to prove to his team that he is a reliable starter he must keep the runs to a minimal and strikeouts a plenty.
Predictions
look for this series to be an offensive minded series both teams have struggled with there defense, most noticably the pitching. look for Albert Pujols and Nelson Cruz to stay hot and drive in more runs. this game will come down to who can clamp it down in the late stages of the games and how important there bullpens will be
My Prediction will be the Cards taking the World Series by a 4 games to 2 final. with Albert Pujols taking home the postseason MVP honours
Hope You will enjoy the final installment of the ever so exciting Postseason enjoy, i know i will
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