Hitters’ ballpark greets World Series contenders
If there is one thing the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington is known for, it’s the amount of runs scored on that field. The Texas Rangers have the second best hitting average from the American League 2011 season but they will be greeting their World Series opponents,
the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3. The visitors may be on unfamiliar turf but they have a hitting record of their own. Players from both teams spoke of the venue to the reporters on Friday, October 21.
The National League Champions are tied 1 – 1 in the series and the games they have played against the Texas Rangers at the Busch Stadium in St. Louis have only been decided on low score tallies. Both teams are known for hitting and Cards fourth starter,
Edwin Jackson, made the case known. He talked about the field and the expectation on high hitting competencies that could make this final series encounter a special treat for the fans to watch.
"It's no secret," said Edwin Jackson. "The ball definitely flies here. Everybody knows it. All 30 teams know it. But at the end of the day, it flies both ways. So it flies for us just like it flies for them."
Matt Harrison will start for the Rangers on the mound in Game 3 and he had a lot to say about the St. Louis hitters, who could capitalize on the competition in series. He also hinted on a strategy he would like to employ against the club, as a whole.
"[David] Freese and [Albert] Pujols, [Matt] Holliday, they've got power, and the ball is going to carry a little more here at our park," Harrison said. "So I've got to make sure I keep the ball down."
Texas second baseman, Ian Kinsler, was the hero from Game 2 and he had a lot to share about the Rangers Ballpark. He made his view known to the press.
"This is definitely a hitters' ballpark. So that means that high-scoring games are on deck? I have no idea," Kinsler said with a smile.
Both teams are aiming to end the series at the Rangers Ballpark. Both need three wins to get the job done.
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