The Texas Rangers: Scoring Runs and Stealing Hearts (and Maybe a Few Bases) in 2023
Ah, the Texas Rangers. A team known for its passionate fans, its sunny ballpark (with a retractable roof, thank goodness for escaping that Texas heat!), and of course, its... well, its impressive run-scoring ability in 2023.
We're not talking about a marathon here, folks. We're talking about putting points on the board, baby! Runs that made opposing pitchers sweat more than a jalapeno popper at a state fair.
So, how many runs did these Rangers rack up, you ask? Buckle up, because this number might just knock your Stetson clean off (or maybe that's just the wind in Arlington).
The Grand Total: A Number So Nice, We Had to Say It Twice (Almost)
The Texas Rangers, in a season that would make Nolan Ryan proud (look him up, youngsters!), crossed the home plate a whopping 881 times in 2023. That's right, folks, eight hundred and eighty-one.
Now, some folks might be thinking, "881? That's a lot of runs, but is it, like, a LOT?" Well, let's put it this way:
- That's more runs than there are gallons of sweet tea at a Texas barbeque.
- That's enough runs to make a game of whack-a-mole with baseballs an actual Olympic sport (and a terrifying one at that).
- That's more touchdowns than a high school football team scores in a whole season (well, maybe not all high schools...).
The point is, it's a lot of runs.
How'd They Do It? The Not-So-Secret Sauce
So how did these Rangers become run-scoring renegades? Here are a few theories:
- The Nachos at Globe Life Field: Let's be honest, those things are legendary. Maybe they give the batters superpowers? Just a hunch.
- A Pact with Willie Nelson: Maybe they made a deal for some good old-fashioned Texas luck. We're not judging.
- Actual Baseball Skills: Okay, okay, fine. There were probably some of those involved too. But seriously, the Rangers had a talented team with a knack for putting the bat on the ball and finding the gaps.
The Takeaway: A Toast to Texas Two-Steps and Towering Dingers
The Texas Rangers' 2023 season was a joy to watch. They scored a ton of runs, they won a bunch of games (including the whole darn World Series!), and they made baseball fun. Here's to hoping they can do it all again in 2024! Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a hankering for some nachos and a tall glass of sweet tea.
