Texas Hold ‘Em

Rangers all in vs. Orioles in AL Playoff game; loser eliminated

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette

Associated Press Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) of Japan throws against the Los Angeles Angels on Sept. 30 during the first inning of game one of a baseball double header in Arlington, Texas.

Associated Press In this multiple exposure photo, Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Joe Saunders throws to the Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning of a baseball game on Sept. 30 in Baltimore.

ARLINGTON, Texas—After a grinding stretch when the Texas Rangers lost nine of their last 13 games, and the AL West crown in the process, manager Ron Washington gave his players the day off Thursday.

They get a chance to start fresh Friday.

One chance—or ...

Published: 10/05/2012