world series game 4: The Texas Rangers officially go up 3-1 over the Arizona Diamondbacks in an 11-7 Game 4 win in the 2023 World Series
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world series game 4: Game 4 of the 2023 World Series featured the Rangers putting up 5-spots in the second and third innings en route to an 11-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Texas: We had been wondering when the full potential of the Rangers’ lineup would come to the forefront, and it finally happened when Texas needed it the most. Just moments after receiving the unfortunate news of losing Adolis Garcia, who had been having an outstanding postseason, the Rangers erupted for an impressive 10 runs within the first three innings.
Corey Seager smashed a towering 431-foot homer, Marcus Semien delivered an impressive performance, driving in five runs with a triple and a home run. Travis Jankowski, the swift outfielder known for his fielding skills, stepped in for Garcia in right field and added a two-run double.
These offensive fireworks not only made things easier for Andrew Heaney, who breezed through five innings, but also secured the Rangers’ 10th consecutive road victory in these playoffs, breaking records. One more win, and the Rangers will clinch their first-ever World Series championship.
Arizona: The strategy of using a bullpen game didn’t quite pan out for the Diamondbacks. After this game, there might be louder calls for reliable pitchers like Zac Gallen to pitch on short rest as an alternative. At some point, the Diamondbacks were bound to rely on their bullpen to make a game-changing move. At least, in the final three games, they will have their top three pitchers rested and ready, assuming they make it that far.
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The offensive side of things didn’t give much to cheer about in Game 4 as Arizona found itself trailing 10-0 after just 2½ innings. The rest of the game felt somewhat meaningless, except for tracking bullpen usage on both sides. Although the Diamondbacks did show some late-game spark by scoring seven runs, the outcome was already decided. Now, all eyes turn to Gallen, who has struggled early in games this postseason. He’ll need to focus on being good enough in Game 5, as by November 1, perfection is not a realistic expectation for pitchers.
The Burning Question: Can the Rangers close the deal and secure their first championship in Game 5? By the end of Game 4, Diamondbacks fans were so disheartened by their team’s performance that they resorted to folding Stand Up 2 Cancer placards into paper airplanes and trying to throw them onto the field. Unfortunately, much like the team’s performance, most of these paper planes spiraled out of control and crashed almost immediately.
Now, Arizona’s season hangs in the balance, and the Rangers have a chance to cap off a perfect postseason with a historic championship on the road. Zac Gallen stands as the Diamondbacks’ first line of defense, and he’ll be facing Nathan Eovaldi, the ideal choice for the Rangers in this pivotal game.
Key Stat: Marcus Semien’s impressive five RBIs from the leadoff spot would be noteworthy in any World Series context. He played a significant role in an offensive onslaught that has brought the Rangers within one win of their first World Series title.
Furthermore, the historical significance of his performance cannot be overstated; Semien became the third leadoff batter with five RBIs in a World Series game since this statistic was first recorded in 1920, joining the ranks of Dan Gladden (1987) and Davey Lopes (1978).
Above all, this is a moment of redemption for Semien, who had a challenging postseason at the plate. His contribution, just hours after the Rangers had to remove Adolis Garcia from the roster due to an oblique injury, adds a sweet touch to his success. Even without Garcia, this was the Rangers’ offensive prowess that overwhelmed opponents throughout the season.