PHOENIX Corey Seager launched a two-run home run and made a slick defensive play in the eighth inning to start a crucial double play, Max Scherzer combined with four relievers for a gem on the mound and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the World Series on Monday night.
PHOENIX Jace Peterson was standing in Arizona s dugout just before the middle of the eighth inning when Tommy Pham walked up and told his teammate to hit for him when his spot came up.
PHOENIX Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo ranged a step to his right and snagged a hot smash with a smooth, backhanded play, wheeling and firing to first baseman Christian Walker, who stretched for the ball, picked up the short hop and somehow managed to keep his foot on the bag for the first out of the inning.