The Texas Rangers defeated the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the ALCS to secure their spot in the World Series. Corey Seager, Adolis Garcia, and Nate Lowe all hit home runs to highlight the 11-4 thrashing. It's the Rangers' first World Series appearance since 2011.
"Bruce Bochy was 43 when he reached the WS with SD in 1998
"he’s 68 now
"he’s the 2nd manager to reach a World Series at age 43 or younger as well as age 68 or older, joining Connie Mack CONNIE MACK -" SlangsOnSports
According to reports, first baseman Nathaniel Lowe said that being in this situation is a dream come true for any club and that the entire squad is experiencing a sense of fulfillment. He said that, because they competed fearlessly, they were confident in their triumph.
Lowe praised manager Bochy, mentioning that he has been the same person at both the team's highs and lows. In the game, he has consistently come out on top.
"He's won for as long as he's been in this game. And now he's a winner as a Ranger too." Nathaniel Lowe joined @Ken_Rosenthal to talk about the ALCS victory and the success of manager Bruce Bochy - MLBONFOX
Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy : One of the finest managers in the baseball history
Bochy led the San Francisco Giants to the World Series three times and the San Diego Padres once, when they lost to the New York Yankees. In 2010, 2012, and 2014, the Giants won the championship. With 2,101 career victories, he is one of the best managers in baseball history and will undoubtedly enter the Hall of Fame whenever he hangs up his cleats. In his career, he has spent 26 years in the dugout.
Bochy is the manager with the most victories in winner-take-all playoff games with six, and he hasn't yet lost one.