Rangers Clinch AL West, Earn First Playoff Berth in 11 Years

by FanHouse Newswire

Filed under: Athletics, Rangers

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Rangers manager Ron Washington stood in a corner of the crowded clubhouse wearing a champagne-soaked AL West division championship T-shirt.

Across the room, Bengie Molina and Vladimir Guerrero danced to Latin music blaring from nearby stereo speakers. Cigars were lit and the sweet smell of celebration wafted through the air.

Texas is back in the playoffs after an 11-year drought.

Michael Young and the Rangers became the second team to clinch a spot in the postseason with a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday, setting off a nearly hour-long party that began on the field shortly after rookie closer Neftali Feliz retired Cliff Pennington for the final out.

 

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