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Yu Darvish did not get a dream debut, but he kept his nerve and his Texas teammates ensured the Japanese star got a win in his first Major League Baseball start.

2012-04-10T06:02:41ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2012/04/10/Darvish_gets_rough_welcome_major_7bef

The Texas Rangers' prized Japanese import Yu Darvish got a rude welcome to Major League Baseball on Monday as he was tagged for five runs in the first two innings against Seattle.

2012-04-10T03:55:27ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/10/21/Rangers_hope_rally_carries_over_5cf7

The Texas Rangers offence that suffered a meltdown in game one of the World Series redeemed itself one night later with a stunning ninth-inning rally highlighted by two clutch sacrifice flies.

2011-10-21T16:48:12ZAFP Global Editionby Greg Heakestag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/10/21/Rangers_rally_even_baseball_World_2b50

The Texas Rangers rallied in the ninth inning to beat St. Louis 2-1 and even the World Series at 1-1 behind a pair of sacrifice flies and another solid performance from their bullpen.

2011-10-21T05:18:51ZAFP Global Editionby Greg Heakestag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/10/20/Rangers_beat_Cardinals_World_Series_24a8

ST LOUIS (Reuters) - The Texas Rangers scored two runs in a daring ninth-inning rally to defeat the St Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Thursday and tie the best-of-seven World Series at 1-1.

2011-10-21T04:31:38ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsLarry Finetag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/10/20/Russa_rejects_genius_ephemeral_c709

ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Texas manager Ron Washington said he would not fancy playing chess against Cardinals manager Tony La Russa, but this is baseball and the Rangers skipper defended his moves in Wednesday's World Series opening defeat.

2011-10-20T23:20:03ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsLarry Finetag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/10/20/Cards_draw_first_blood_baseball_0099

The St. Louis Cardinals struck first in the 107th World Series, taking game one behind some superb relief pitching and a clutch pinch-hit single by Allen Craig.

2011-10-20T05:51:19ZAFP Global Editionby Greg Heakestag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/10/19/Cardinals_edge_Rangers_World_Series_d807

ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - The St. Louis Cardinals took another step in their magic postseason ride by edging the Texas Rangers 3-2 in the opening game of the World Series Wednesday.

2011-10-20T04:51:24ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsSteve Ginsburgtag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/10/20/Cruz_gets_stuck_trying_snare_9a04

ST LOUIS (Reuters) - League championship MVP Nelson Cruz nearly played the hero again but his sliding effort to catch a slicing line drive came up short and allowed the run that gave the World Series opener to the St. Louis Cardinals.

2011-10-20T04:49:39ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsLarry Finetag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/10/15/Rangers_beat_Tigers_reach_World_7739

(Reuters) - The Texas Rangers crushed the Detroit Tigers 15-5 on Saturday to reach the World Series for the second year in a row by winning the best-of-seven American League Championship Series 4-2.

2011-10-16T05:32:11ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsREUTERStag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/10/09/Rangers_edge_Tigers_rain-hit_opener_0992

ARLINGTON, Texas (Reuters) - The Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 in a rain-interrupted opening game of the American League Championship Series on Saturday that featured a show-stopping performance by the home bullpen.

2011-10-09T06:31:23ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsREUTERStag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/08/26/Gonzalez_powers_past_Rangers_c911

ARLINGTON, Texas (Reuters) - Adrian Gonzalez hit two home runs to launch the Boston Red Sox to a 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers at Rangers Park on Thursday.

2011-08-26T06:40:04ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsREUTERStag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/07/20/Dominant_Rangers_beat_Angels_12th_420c

ANAHEIM (Reuters) - The Texas Rangers extended their winning streak to 12 games Tuesday with a 7-0 victory over divisional rivals the Los Angeles Angels.

2011-07-20T08:09:56ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsREUTERStag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/06/14/Jeter_problem_Yankees_rout_Rangers_69ba

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Even without injured captain Derek Jeter the New York Yankees were too good for Texas on Tuesday, hammering previously unbeaten pitcher Alexi Ogando in a 12-4 rout of the Rangers.

2011-06-15T05:42:45ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsREUTERStag:www.blnz.com,2009:2011/05/29/Rangers_sting_Royals_with_ninth-inning_c87e

DALLAS (Reuters) - Elvis Andrus stroked a game-winning RBI single with two outs to complete a ninth-inning comeback in the Texas Rangers' 7-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals Sunday.

2011-05-30T01:37:35ZReuters US Online Report Sports NewsREUTERStag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/12/14/Cliff_Lees_itch_year_much_1414

Cliff Lee's last pitch too much for Texas Rangers, who had no 7-year itch even for ace lefty. Cliff Lee's last pitch to the Texas Rangers was too much.

2010-12-15T01:58:31ZAP NewsSTEPHEN HAWKINStag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/11/01/Ogando_out_Nippert_Rangers_Series_4421

Texas Rangers add RHP Nippert to World Series roster, replacing injured reliever Alexi Ogando. The Texas Rangers have added right-hander Dustin Nippert to their World Series roster, replacing injured reliever Alexi Ogando.

2010-11-01T20:26:32ZAP NewsStafftag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/10/31/Rangers_Ogando_exits_World_Series_865b

Rangers reliever Alexi Ogando leaves Game 4 of World Series with strained muscle on side. Texas Rangers reliever Alexi Ogando left Game 4 of the World Series with a strained muscle on his left side Sunday night and will be replaced on the roster.

2010-11-01T04:13:06ZAP NewsSTEPHEN HAWKINStag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/10/25/Rangers-Giants_capsule_look_World_Series_2b9a

A capsule look at the World Series between the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants. A look at the best-of-seven World Series between the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants:

2010-10-26T00:58:58ZAP NewsThe Associated Presstag:www.blnz.com,2009:2010/10/25/World_Series_Rangers_Giants_match_8f5c

A position-by-position look at how the Rangers and Giants match up in the World Series. A position-by-position look at the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants going into the World Series, starting Wednesday at AT&T Park:

2010-10-26T00:53:17ZAP NewsMIKE FITZPATRICK