It took decades for the Rangers, which was the last stop for the Nolan Ryan Express, to become a postseason contender. And like all things in Texas, the bats (and contracts) have always been bigger. After all, this team gave Alex Rodriguez the first ever sports contract that broke the $250 million barrier.

Marcus Semien went 4 for 5 and Corey Seager hit a two-run single in a seven-run third inning to help the Texas Rangers rout the Los Angeles Angels 11-4 for a split of their four-game series.