In their first ever World Series Championship, the Texans prevailed over the Arizona Diamondbacks, in Arizona. Down 3 games to 1, the Snakes faced a win-or-go-home situation. The game started slowly for Texas-no hits. But going into the 7th inning, the boys from Texas couldn't muster 1 threat. Nor could the Grand Canyon Staters. They were being 'No hit'-not good. The fans were raucus believers, hoping for a big breakout inning.
They got one, but it didn't come from Arizona. The Darlings of Arlington finally were able to display their well known power, adding 4 more runs after a pitching change. Now 5-0, Texas. The Snakes had their collective backs to the wall. After a home run in the 9th, the Texans took command. The smiles turned to grimace; the noise diminished, the end was nigh. Manager Bruce Bochy didn't change his expression-a trademark habit that doesn't divulge inner emotion or concern, allowing pundits of all sorts to fill in the blank(s). With 3 outs to go, up by 5 runs, Boch' smiled.
Corey Seeger was the MVP, and well deserved. Reticent to expound on the experience, he offered few words of his own.
Boch' hoisted the big trophy, again, for the 4th time, joining an august group of well-knowns, Joe Torre, Connie Mack, Walter Alston among them. The Texans have another year to figure out their future; it's a long off season for the 2nd place team, among all the "what -ifs".
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