18-10

Might as well ... jump

Only the Texas Rangers.

The Rangers are the only professional sports team that in its maybe best year in its history or at least the last decade, that can go into a game against the awful Toronto Blue Jays and go down 11-0 early, fight back to 11-10 and then eventually lose 18-10.

Only the Rangers.

It was a disaster. I'm afraid we might look back in a month at 18-10 and agree that that was the moment that the Rangers bid adieu to any thoughts for the post-season.

As I said yesterday, I really don't believe this team knows how to play meaningful games in August or September. However, that's a moot point. Because the Blue Jays certainly don't know how to play meaningful games in August or September and they're currently not playing meaningful games in August nor September.

Therefore, shouldn't the team with something to play for win the game?

It makes sense. However, it's a point that the Rangers can not grasp onto.

Notes:
1. Rod flippin' Barajas.

2. The Rangers scored 10 runs in pretty short order while only getting a walk, no Toronto errors or other miscues. It was all hits.

3. The Rangers left 11 guys on base. And they scored 10 runs. Amazing.

4. The Rangers learn to shut Adam Lind down and they might win a game.

5. A kick in the groin.