The Texas Rangers have won their first World Series in franchise history after beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game 5 on Wednesday.
The Rangers won all three games in Phoenix after splitting the opening two games in Arlington, Texas.
Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen had a no-hitter through six innings, but had his bid broken up in the seventh with a single from Rangers slugger Corey Seager.
Mitch Garver had an RBI single to drive in Seager for the first run of the game in the seventh.
The Rangers extended the lead in the ninth. With runners on first and second, Jonah Heim lined one to centre field that drove in two runs as a result of a fielding error from Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas.
Blue Jays outfielder Marcus Semien put the Rangers up 5-0 with a two-run homer.
Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi allowed just four hits across his six innings.
This is manager Bruce Bochy’s fourth World Series title, winning each of the previous three with the San Francisco Giants.
More to come.
