Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Mizzou in the Majors: Ian vs. the Giants

An intriguing Fall Classic of pitching vs. power (San Francisco Examiner)
Second base: Freddy Sanchez, S.F. vs. Ian Kinsler, Texas

Both were solid contributors in the regular season, although Kinsler’s injuries kept his numbers down. But the Texas infielder has had a huge postseason, clubbing three home runs and driving in nine this October. Advantage: Rangers.

World Series position outlook: 2B (ESPN.com)
When Ian Kinsler is in the lineup, the Rangers play better. It's that simple. They had a better record and a better team batting average when he was healthy and playing. In short: He's extremely valuable.
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Kinsler gives the Rangers someone who can hit the ball deep, but also collect key hits, move runners over and become a threat when he gets on the bases. He's an example of the versatility that makes this team so good.

Watch for Kinsler to make an impact in the World Series. He's fearless and has a habit of coming up big in the big moments.

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