- The Evil Empire Strikes Back

Glass Half Empty / Afternoon Cloud:

Man I do not like the Spankees, especially mirror kissing A-Rod and mouth-breathing-dumb-faced Teixeira.

Oh, Doogie Holland, maybe next time.

Oh Jason Jenning why cannot I not think of a nickname for you? And why does it seem like your relief appearances have gotten worse each time you pitch?

Glass Half Full / Silver Lining:

David "the Murph" Murphy actually batted well against a lefty and it was Pettitte no less, accounting for the only two Ranger RBI's.

Elvis was again brilliant in the field.

Thoughts / Observations / Sidenotes:

Red Stockings won. Halos won. At least the Rays didn't win. Now the Rangers are 5 back in the division and 2.5 in the Wild Card. Why do I feel like playoff chances are slipping away? Maybe because the Rangers are playing .500 ball and I'm not sure that'll punch their ticket to the post season.