Abrupt ending to Rangers after their two World Series

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette

Associated Press Texas Rangers Adrian Beltre, front, is followed out of the dugout by teammates Josh Hamilton after their 5-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles in the American League wild-card playoff game Friday in Arlington, Texas.

ARLINGTON, Texas—Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington was in shock, slugger Josh Hamilton got booed and pitcher Yu Darvish wasn’t sure what to do next.

After going to two World Series in a row, then being in first place for a majors-high 178 days this season, ...

Published: 10/07/2012