Defending Champions: Texas Rangers’ Quest for Back-to-Back World Series Titles
As a lifelong Texas Rangers fan, I was over the moon when they won the World Series last season. It felt like a dream come true. I think that this year’s team has what it takes to be champions again. The biggest reason we were able to win last year is because of the camaraderie in our locker room. Baseball can be tough and can wear you down mentally but an unbreakable bond among teammates can do wonders for one’s mental state. This was put on display during a stretch toward the end of last season when it seemed like our playoff chances were slimming by the day with every loss. Instead of giving up, players rallied around each other and gave everything they had for their brothers in arms. This fueled them into the playoffs where they played some of their best ball. Another thing that was impressive about this group is that they were road warriors. Winning at home is expected but winning away from home in high-pressure games? That’s another story entirely. But these guys didn’t care an