Game 2

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What an absolute fiasco by the Rangers' bullpen.  Not a fan of C.J. Wilson because I think he puts himself first more often than his team, I think he pitched a very good game.  Yes, a breaking ball didn't break and a solo homer was given up, and then a walk in the 7th, but overall, C.J. pitched a good game--a true pitcher's duel with Cain.

With all but the 6th inning, where the Rangers could have taken the lead, Cain made the Rangers' bats look like rookie, AA minor league baseball, but the Rangers' bullpen was inexcusable.  Darren Oliver did his job relatively okay, but four relivers gave up four hits and four walks, two of which were BB-RBIs!!!  In the World Series, nonetheless.

Ugh.  I am glad today is a day of rest.  The Rangers have a day to regroup, and the fans will take care of the morale with a wonderful home field advantage and the first World Series ever to be played at Rangers Ballpark.  "There's no place like home (and home plate)!"