The Rangers have had great play from unlikely sources throughout this postseason, including on the biggest stage, the World Series. This production has them one way away from capturing a World Series title that eluded them last season in October.
The Rangers have recovered well from a 16-7 loss in Game Three and have taken the last two games of the series to grab a lead. Franchise history is within the grasp of Ron Washington and crew as the Rangers have never won a World Series title.
Colby Lewis will get the start for the Rangers in Game Six after a 14-win regular season. With the exception of his start in the ALCS against the Tigers, Lewis has pitched very well, giving up one run in each of his other two starts. Lewis has thrown his fair share of strikeouts in his career so he has the ability to work himself out of a jam.
Nelson Cruz has been one of the main spark plugs for the Rangers this season and has continued his play in the postseason, leading all American League hitters in home runs and RBIs. Cruz has a hit in four of the five games against the Cardinals, including his home run in Game Three. Although the Rangers have proven that they can win without Cruz playing at his best, he will help the offense to gel.
In the other dugout, the Cardinals have perhaps the best hitter in baseball in Albert Pujols waiting to come to the plate. Pujols has been an offensive force since joining the major leagues in 2001. For the Cardinals to win a title, he will have to play well. While other players have played well during the postseason, Pujols is a proven leader who can carry this team to a championship. If David Freese continues his stellar play, the Cardinals will be difficult to beat.
On the mound for the Cardinals is Jaime Garcia, who appears to be a rising star in baseball at 25 years old. Garcia had 13 wins in the regular season, but has struggled during the postseason. The Cardinals will need Garcia to find his regular season form tomorrow so their offense can scoring runs. Garcia pitched well in Game Two, throwing seven shutout innings and getting a no-decision.
Game Six will be exciting to watch and I think the Rangers will get enough offense from Cruz and others to propel them to their first title in team history.
Prediction: Rangers 5, Cardinals 3 Rangers win series 4-2
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