G159: Rangers win with big offense, 13-6

Well, I was really hoping to come out of Seattle winning two of three and hurting Seattle - I really want to see the A's win the division. Didn't happen. No change in the standings at all during this series - Seattle is still 1/2 game up on Oakland going into the final three games of the season.

I had forgotten this game was on at 5:30, and didn't see much of it, as I tuned in late. I did get to see Ruben Sierra's home run - I was really really hoping he'd get one, on the (fairly decent) chance he won't be here next season. He was all kinds of smiles in the dugout, and that was very nice to see - my wife even commented that it's great to see players smile like that.

The other notable about this game (other than the fact we trounced on the Mariners) was the 5 stolen bases by Scarborough Green. I really think he should be given a shot at a 5th outfielder position. It's too bad he can't hit - because he plays passable defense, and has some ungodly speed - he could be a great leadoff hitter.

This weekend Tom Grieve has a chance to see his son's team clinch the division with him announcing it. That must be cool for him.