Well-Traveled Colby Lewis Holds Texas' Hopes in Game 3

Filed under: Giants, Rangers, MLB Playoffs, World Series

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Eight and a half years ago, Colby Lewis took the mound in a spring training game in Tampa, Fla., and blew away the Yankees. He faced seven hitters, retired them all, struck out three, hit 97 mph on the radar gun and showed a big, hard curve.

And with that, Lewis, at 22, clinched a spot on the Rangers roster.

Fast forward to Saturday, and Lewis has been handed the responsibility of saving Texas' chance at its first World Series title as the starter for Saturday's Game 3 against San Francisco.

It was a long trip, literally and figuratively, from hot prospect to a true pitcher who this postseason is 2-0 with a 1.45 ERA in three starts.

 

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Source: http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/10/29/well-traveled-colby-lewis-holds-texas-hopes-in-game-3/

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