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SOURCE SPORTS: Former No. 1 MLB Draft Pick Matt Bush Arrested On DUI Charges, Fleeing The Scene Of Accident

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It has been reported that 2004 Number 1 overall Draft Pick in the MLB Matt Bush was arrested in Arlington, Texas this past weekend on charges of driving while intoxicated as well as evading and causing an accident that resulted in bodily injury.

Arlington Police reported that officers initially attempted to pull over Bush after he was spotted “driving erratically” in his Lincoln Aviator on Friday evening. Police claim Bush managed to evade them by speeding away. Shortly after, Bush ran a red light at a nearby intersection, causing a multi-car accident. Even then, the 38-year-old former baseball star tried to run away from the scene on foot, but a group of Good Samaritans pinned him down until police could detain him.

After refusing to conduct a sobriety test, Bush was arrested and charged with one count of DWI, one count of accident involving injury and one count of evading.

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Bush was drafted No. 1 overall by the San Diego Padres in 2004, but was plagued by numerous off-the-field issues before his professional career even began. In March 2012, while playing in the minor leagues, Bush was arrested after running over a motorcyclist’s head with his SUV and was sentenced to 51 months in prison.

When Bush finally made his MLB debut with the Texas Rangers in 2016, he appeared in a total of 217 games with the Rangers and Milwaukee Brewers, who traded for Bush in August 2022. Bush made 12 appearances for the Brewers during the 2023 season, posting a less than mediocre 9.58 ERA, ultimately being released by the team in July 2023.

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A Mariachi Band Playing ‘Higher’ By Creed At A Rangers Game Is The Most Beautiful Thing You’ll Hear Today

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Creed has gone through quite the renaissance in the last year or so. While the band was huge back in the late-90s and early-00s, it’s not unusual to hear one of their songs like “Higher” or “One Last Breath” get used as a sound on TikTok by someone who was 100 percent not alive when Creed was one of the biggest bands in the United States.

As part of the band’s renewed popularity, Creed is about to embark on a tour with a bunch of acts that were also popular back then: 3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Switchfoot, Tonic, Big Wreck, and Finger Eleven will all be involved at one point or another. And hopefully, this mariachi band that played “Higher” during Monday night’s game between the New York Mets and the Texas Rangers gets some love at one point on the tour, because this is legitimately a beautiful cover of the song.

That little musical section before the chorus is terrific — well, the whole thing is terrific, but that was my favorite part. And while it took a second for the Mets’ SNY broadcast to catch onto the performance, once they did, they loved it.

Anyway, the Mets entered Monday night’s game in Texas having won nine of their last 11 games. Grimace is involved in this run. Baseball rocks.

Texas Rangers Win First World Series In Franchise History

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The Texas Rangers are World Series champions after a 5-0 Game 5 shutout against the Arizona Diamondbacks. A pitching gem from Nathan Eovaldi and some clutch top-of-the-order hitting helped make history for the 62-year-old franchise. Shortstop Corey Seager was named World Series MVP, becoming just the second position player after Reggie Jackson to win the award multiple times. Seager was previously named World Series MVP with the Dodgers in 2020. Furthermore, Game 5 came exactly 13 years after the Rangers lost the 2010 World Series to the Giants. In a twist of fate, then-Giants manager Bruce Bochy was the one to lead the Rangers to this year’s title.

Beyond a 9-1 drubbing in Game 2, the Rangers were in firm control of the World Series from start to finish. Arizona was never able to find a consistent answer to the Rangers, especially the team’s penchant for late-inning heroics. Furthermore, the Rangers were unstoppable on the road throughout the playoffs. They went a perfect 11-0 away from Globe Life Field.

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Rangers Make History

“We’ve just got a group of winners. When the bus driver’s driving slow, we tell him, `Hey man, you know you’re driving a group of winners,’ so we believed it through and through. Maybe we struggled at home, but we got it done on the road, and we’ve got a special group,” first baseman Nathaniel Lowe said after the shutout win. Meanwhile, starter Nathan Eovaldi, 5-0 on the postseason, praised the team effort. “I kind of joked around: I don’t know how many rabbits I have in my hat. I didn’t really do a great job tonight in attacking the zone. But our defense, incredible again.”

With the Rangers’ win, just five MLB teams remain without a World Series title. The Rockies, Brewers, Mariners, Padres, and Rays are all without a Fall Classic trophy. Furthermore, the Mariners remain the only team in the league without a World Series appearance. However, with the World Series decided, the league turns to an equally historic offseason. Leading the free agency class is Japanese phenom Shohei Ohtani, who is widely expected to leave the Angels and pursue a winning culture.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Texas Rangers Go Undefeated on Road to Win World Series

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Texas Rangers Go Undefeated on Road to Win World Series

The Texas Rangers have wrapped up the World Series, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 on their home field. Rangers’ shortstop Corey Seager was named World Series MVP for the second time.

The Rangers wrapped up the World Series 5-0 behind Seager’s three home runs and six RBIs during the series.

“It truly is incredible,” Seager saidl. “But it’s not just me, man. What this team did and how we competed and all the guys in there rallying, we don’t really have one leader. That whole clubhouse is the leadership.”

On the mound for the Rangers was Nathan Eovaldi, leading a shutout of the Diamondbacks. Diamondbacks’ starting pitcher Zac Gallen led the way with a scoreless run through the sixth inning.

The Rangers finished the World Series with a 11-0 road record. You can watch the full final inning below.

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Here Are The Walkup Songs For The Players In The MLB’s ALCS And NLCS Playoff Series

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The start of the 2023 MLB Playoff season brought plenty of surprises, but that’s what the playoffs are about right? The top seeds in both the AL and the NL were sent home as the Baltimore Orioles were swept 3-0 by the Texas Rangers and the Atlanta Braves, a team that logged 104 wins this season, were also sent packing after losing 3-1 to the Philadelphia Phillies. The pennant race is officially underway thanks to game one of the ALCS, which went down on October 15. The Texas Rangers are up against the Houston Astros with the Rangers up 1-0 after their Sunday night win. On the flip side, the Arizona Diamondbacks are up against the Philadelphia Phillies with game one set to go down on October 16.

Both the Phillies and the Rangers have been cruising through the playoffs with unofficial team anthems that have proven to be a rallying cry for the players and their fans. For the Phillies is Tiesto and Calum Scott’s “Dancing on My Own,” and for the Rangers, it’s Creed’s “Higher.” However, these aren’t the only songs getting players in the right mindset for these pressure-filled playoff games.

Here’s a list of the walkup songs that get each player on the remaining playoff teams pumped before an at-bat.

ALCS

Texas Rangers

Marcus Semien (R) 2B: KB & Brandon Lake — “Graves”

Corey Seager (L) SS: Rvshvd — “For The Streets”

Mitch Garver (R) DH: David Bowie — “Fame”

Adolis Garcia (R) RF: Lecrae — “Spread The Opps”

Evan Carter (L) LF: Led Zeppelin — “Kashmir”

Jonah Heim (S) C: Russell Dickerson — “Home Sweet”

Nathaniel Lowe (L) 1B: Naked And Famous — “Young Blood”

Josh Jung (R) 3B: Red Hot Chili Peppers — “Can’t Stop”

Leody Taveras (S) CF: Juan Luis Guerra — “Las Avispas”

Max Scherzer (R) P: Ludacris — “Last Of A Dying Breed” Feat. Lil Wayne

Nathan Eovaldi (R) P: Gary Clark Jr. — “Come Together”

Jordan Montgomery (L) P: 50 Cent — “Back Down”

Jon Gray (R) P: White Zombie — “Thunderkiss ’65”

Dane Dunning (R) P: Motley Crue — “Kickstart My Heart”

Houston Astros

Jose Altuve (R) 2B: El Alfa — “Le Doy 20 Mil” Feat. Prince Royce

Alex Bregman (R) 3B: Boosie Badazz — “Set It Off”

Yordan Alvarez (L) DH: Mike Jones — “Still Tippin”

Jose Abreu (R) 1B: Willy Chirino — “Pa’Lante”

Kyle Tucker (L) RF: Travis Scott — “Escape Plan”

Chas McCormick (R) LF: Caleb Gordon — “Rocky Road Pt. 2”

Mauricio Dubon (R) CF: Grup Frontera — “No Se Va (En Vivo)”

Jeremy Peña (R) SS: Nelly — “Grillz”

Justin Verlander (R) P: Eminem — “Til I Collapse” Feat. Nate Dogg

Frambler Valdez (L) P: Myke Towers — “Maltida Envidia”

Cristian Javier (R) P: Juan Luis Guerra — “Las Avispas”

Hunter Brown (R) P: Red Hot Chili Peppers — “Can’t Stop”

Jose Urquidy (R) P: Banda El Recodo De Cruz Lizarraga — “El Corrdio De Mazatlan”

NLCS

Philadelphia Phillies

Kyle Schwarber (L) DH: Waka Flocka Flame — “Grove St. Party,” Bone Thugs N Harmony — “Thuggish Ruggish Bone,” Lakeside — “Fantastic Voyage,” and “Living Colour — “Cult Of Personality”

Trea Turner (R) SS: Tiesto — “Lay Low” & Future — “Look Ahead”

Bryce Harper (L) 1B: Moby — “Flower,” Morgan Wallen — “I Wrote The Book,” Bazzi — “Paradise,” and Nelly — “Ride Wit Me”

Alex Bohm (R) 3B: Kanye West — “Famous”

Bryson Stott (L) 2B: Tai Verdes — “AOK”

J.T. Realmuto (R) C: NEEDTOBREATHE — “Money & Fame”

Nick Castellanos (R) RF: Drake — “Over My Dead Body”

Brandon Marsh (L) LF: Lil Uzi Vert — “444+222” & “Pluto To Mars”

Johan Rojas (R) CF: El Alfa & Yaisel LM — “El Dueno De Lo Croky”

Zack Wheeler (R) P: Alice N Chains — “Rooster”

Aaron Nola (R) P: Newsboys — “I Am Second”

Ranger Suarez (L) P: Kid Cudi — “Mr. Rager”

Taijuan Walker (R) P: Moneybagg Yo — “Me Vs. Me”

Cristopher Sanchez (L) P: Jey One — “Socorro”

Arizona Diamondbacks

Corbin Carroll (L) 2B: Metro Boomin — “Overdue” Feat. Travis Scott

Ketel Marte (S) 2B: CJ — “Replica” Feat. El Alfa & Bad Bunny — “Tití Me Preguntó”

Tommy Pham (R) 2B: Young Thug — “Digits”

Christian Walker (R) 2B: Travis Scott — “Goosebumps” & Morgan Wallen — “Me On Whiskey”

Gabriel Moreno (R) 2B: Rauw Alejandro — “Desesperados”

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (R) 2B: N/A

Alek Thomas (L) 2B: Lil Wayne — “A Milli”

Evan Longoria (R) 2B: Tantric — “Down And Out”

Gerlado Perdomo (S) 2B: Waka Flocka Flame — “No Hands” Feat. Roscoe Dash & Wale; 50 Cent — “In Da Club”

Zac Gallen (R) 2B: Lil Wayne — “Let The Beat Build”

Merrill Kelly (R) 2B: M.O.P. — “Ante Up (Robin Hoodz Theory)”

Brandon Pfaadt (R) 2B: N/A

Ryne Nelson (R) 2B: N/A

Tommy Henry (L) 2B: N/A

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Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Honors Late Grandmother

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Cincinnati Reds starting pitching Graham Ashcraft went to the mound with a heavy heart on Wednesday. Ashcraft lost his grandmother on Monday. However, to honor her, Ashcraft decided to pitch his scheduled start before leaving to be with his family. The ability to go out and deliver the best of your ability for your team in a moment like this is special. Ashcraft changed his walk-out song for today’s game for one of his grandmother’s favorites. The Reds pitcher said she would always listen to it while thinking of her grandson.

Ashcraft delivered for his team. Going six innings, giving up two runs in the process. When Ashcraft was pulled from the game, the Reds held a 3-2 series lead. So if that score holds, Ashcraft will be in line for the victory over the Texas Rangers. Upon leaving the game, Ashcraft became emotional when heading to the dugout. The Reds pitcher could be seen hugging teammates and coaches after his incredible performance. Check out some of the videos from the emotional moment below.

Cincinnati Reds Pitcher’s Emotional Moment

The Reds are currently riding a hot streak this week. A win today over the Rangers will complete a sweep for the team in the series. The last two victories were completed in a dramatic fashion. As the Reds worked late comeback victories on Monday and Tuesday. However, the Reds haven’t been the hottest team in MLB this season. The team currently sits at 9-15 with their overall record. However, the team has won eight of their nine at home. Which is where their current game is happening.

Ashcraft showed incredible bravery and toughness with his performance on Wednesday. However, Ashcraft claims that pitching today would be exactly what his grandmother would have wanted. It seems Ashcraft and his grandmother had a very close bond. Our thoughts are with the Ashcraft family at this time. As for the Cincinnati Reds, the team will not be back in action until Friday. The team will take on the Oakland Athletics in a weekend series. For the latest news in the MLB, keep it right here with HNHH.

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