“He's trying to carry us during the tough stretch” – Rangers manager Bruce Bochy raves about Corey Seager as star homers in World Series rematch
Corey Seager has been a force at the plate of the Texas Rangers as of late. The four-time All-Star has continued to prove why he is among the best players in baseball, racking up a whopping eight home runs in his last eight games.
"8 homers in his last 8 games. Corey Seager is on another level" - @MLB
One of these home runs came on Wednesday afternoon during a rematch of the World Series. The Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1, with Corey Seager crushing a mammoth home run for his club. It was an important victory for a Texas Rangers club that has struggled with consistency and health all season long.
Seager's level of play is not something that has gone unnoticed by Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy. During Wednesday's post-game press conference, Bochy credited the superstar shortstop with helping the team make it through a rough stretch.
"I don't know what else to say about him. He's carrying us, he's trying to carry us during the tough stretch. Another big day for him" - Bruce Bochy on Corey Seager @Rangers | #StraightUpTX | @BallySports" - @BallySportsSW
"I don't know what else to say about him. He's carrying us," - Bruce Bochy said of the superstar's hot stretch at the plate. "He's trying to carry us during the tough stretch. Another big day for him," he continued, expressing the importance of the star for the struggling club.
The Texas Rangers have posted a 4-6 record over their last 10 games despite Seager's impressive stretch. The rest of the lineup around Seager will need to step up on a more consistent basis if the Rangers hope to defend their World Series title this season.
Corey Seager's dominance has helped the Rangers sweep the Diamondbacks in their World Series rematch
It may have only been two games, but the Texas Rangers were able to ride Seager's hot streak to a two-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bruce Bochy and the Rangers hope that they will be able to ride this momentum into their upcoming series with the Miami Marlins.
The victory over the Diamondbacks has helped the Rangers close the gap between themselves and the AL West-leading Seattle Mariners. If Corey Seager can maintain this red-hot pace, he will not only help the Rangers contend for the postseason but could find himself in the AL MVP race.