OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Colby Lewis obliged his wife when she requested a picture under an AL West champion banner of the four Texas players part of each division title since 2010.
Lewis was joined for the celebratory clubhouse photo op Friday night by Elvis Andrus, Derek Holland and Mitch Moreland.
The Rangers are on to the playoffs again after capturing their second straight AL West title and fourth since 2010 with a 3-0 win against the Oakland Athletics.
“It’s just kind of a testament to the organization and what they have done to bring titles here, bring the right guys in, keep a relaxed atmosphere,” Lewis said Saturday. “It’s a testament to our clubhouse, the guys that we have. We just got out there and have fun. I don’t think we worry about a lot. I think that’s the one thing that makes our club so good.”
Texas was the first AL team to secure a playoff berth, and entering Saturday the Rangers were a big league-best 36-11 in one-run games.