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Texas Rangers' patience obliterates the Orioles' pitching staff in Game 2 of ALDS
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October Dreams, and Nightmares, Have Kept Nelson Cruz Coming Back - The New York Times
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Texas Rangers right fielder Kevin Mench (28) looks on as center fielder Gary Matthews Jr. slams into the outfield wall after making a catch on a deep fly ball hit by Arizona
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Cardinals refuse to lose, force Game 7 with stunned Rangers – Orange County Register
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Cruz 2 homers, Rays hand Orioles 13th straight loss, 10-0 - WTOP News
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Rangers Beat Red Sox in Opener - The New York Times
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Could Nelson Cruz Return to Rangers on a One-Year Deal?, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Texas Rangers right fielder Nelson Cruz is met at home plate by Sammy Sosa after Cruz hit a home run in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels in Arlington, Texas
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MLB - New team, same pop for Nelson Cruz! Did you expect
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Cruz grand slam in 11th lifts Rangers to 2-0 ALCS lead
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Texas Rangers right fielder Nelson Cruz (L) and relief pitcher Neftali Feliz celebrate their win over the St. Louis Cardinals after game 2 of the World Series at Busch Stadium on October 20, 2011 in St. Louis. The Rangers won 2-1 tying the series 1-1. UPI