Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks Set for 2023 World Series Matchup After Surprising Championship Wins
Diamondbacks and Rangers Overcome Subpar Precedents and Tough Regular Seasons En Route to Championship Showdown, Both Teams Clinch World Series Berth after Decisive Game 7 Wins
- The Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks have sealed their spots in the 2023 World Series following decisive Game 7 victories in the Championship Series.
- Both teams overcame steep odds to reach the World Series, having suffered losses of more than 100 games just two seasons prior and having been under .500 last year.
- The Diamondbacks clinched their spot with a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies while the Rangers secured theirs with a win against the Houston Astros.
- The World Series begins on Friday, with game 1 being held in Arlington, Texas, and is a remarkable turnaround for both teams, who overcame 3-2 Championship Series deficits.
- This will be the third time the Rangers have reached the World Series, and the first time for the Diamondbacks since their sole win in 2001.
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