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Rangers pitchers are a hit against Rays

Confident staff becomes adept at getting ahead early, outshines Texas' bats in ALDS

Updated: October 9, 2010, 11:08 AM ET
By Richard Durrett | ESPNDallas.com

ARLINGTON, Texas -- The last time Rangers Ballpark in Arlington hosted a playoff game, George W. Bush was Texas governor, Tom Hicks was a relatively new owner, Jon Daniels was fresh out of Cornell and the Rangers were searching for momentum after dropping the first two games in Yankee Stadium.

What a difference 11 years makes.

Texas comes into its first home postseason game this century in control of the best-of-five ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays after sweeping both games in Florida. ...

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