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MLB World Series 2011: Nelson Cruz Holds Key to Texas Rangers
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Nelson Cruz's grand slam in 11th sends Rangers by Tigers, 7-3 – The Denver Post
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García powers Rangers to first World Series since 2011 with 11-4 rout of Astros in Game 7 of ALCS – Twin Cities
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Nelson Cruz Plays in 2,00th Career Game
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García powers Rangers past Astros and into the World Series
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2011 World Series: Game 5 - Mangin Photography Archive
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Texas Rangers say they'll adjust with Cruz gone
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Grand Slam by Cruz Gives Rangers 2-0 Edge Over Tigers - The New York Times
Texas Rangers far away from returning to World Series
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Cardinals refuse to lose, force Game 7 with stunned Rangers – Orange County Register
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Reliving Texas Rangers Memories: Nelson Cruz's Walk-Off Grand Slam in Game Two of the 2011 ALCS - Sports Illustrated Texas Rangers News, Analysis and More
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WS2011 Gm6: Freese's two-out triple ties it in the ninth
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Rangers win AL pennant: Texas, Adolis García make 2023 World Series with Game 7 blowout over Astros in ALCS
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Tigers let Nelson Cruz, home runs beat them again, in Game 1 of ALDS – Macomb Daily