Rangers - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team based in Arlington, Texas. They are a member of the American League West division in Major League Baseball.
- 2. The team was established in 1961 as the Washington Senators and moved to Texas in 1972, becoming the Rangers.
- 3. The Rangers have won two American League pennants, in 2010 and 2011, but have yet to win a World Series championship.
- 4. The team's home games are played at Globe Life Park in Arlington, which has a seating capacity of over 48,000.
- 5. The Rangers' colors are red, white, and blue, and their mascot is a horse named Captain.
- 6. The team has had several Hall of Fame players, including Nolan Ryan, Ivan Rodriguez, and Adrian Beltre.
- 7. The Rangers have a fierce rivalry with the Houston Astros, known as the "Lone Star Series," due to their close proximity and both teams being based in Texas.
- 8. The team's most famous moment came in Game 6 of the 2010 American League Championship Series when Nelson Cruz hit a walk-off grand slam to send the Rangers to their first World Series.
- 9. The Rangers have had several notable managers, including Ron Washington, who led the team to their back-to-back World Series appearances in 2010 and 2011.
- 10. The team has a dedicated fan base known as the "Ranger Nation," who show their support by attending games, wearing team merchandise, and participating in fan events throughout the season.