Holland’s eight-and-a-third inning shutout Sunday night elevated him to comparison with baseball greats such as Koufax, Johnson, Glavine, Spahn, and Ford in World Series play going back to 1919.
Amazing for a kid who’s just 25 years old and everytime he starts I get the persistent feeling he’ll blow it. And he might, again some time.
But he sure was the difference in their 4-0 victory Sunday. And it will stand out even against their 4-2 win Monday, their third win in five games. Just one more win and the Rangers will have it all.
Whatever happens, though, “Dutch Oven” Holland will always be one of their major heroes—and a Texas legend.
THE TEXAS SCRIBBLER 