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Mitch Garver Rib Injury Update
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Texas Rangers designated hitter/backup catcher Mitch Garver did not suffer a serious rib injury after being hit by a pitch in Monday’s Game 7 of the American League Championship Series, according to The Athletic.

Garver took a Bryan Abreu fastball to the ribs in the top of the sixth inning and left the eventual 11-4 win by Texas before his next at-bat. The Athletic reported the Garver did not have any fractures.

Garver’s status for Game 1 of the World Series on Friday is uncertain. The time off before the series begins in Arlington at Globe Life Field should obviously help.

In 11 postseason games, Garver has two home runs, two doubles and 11 RBI.

Oct. 24: With the Texas Rangers closing out the Houston Astros and being crowned American League champions on Monday night, FOCO released two commemorative ALCS Champions Bobbleheads featuring series MVP Adolis García and the club mascot Rangers Captain.

The mascot bobblehead will feature the Rangers Captain in an action pose holding an ALCS Champions flag. He stands atop a thematic team base with his name displayed in front and an ALCS Champions backplate with the Rangers logo. This one will retail for $65.

The ALCS MVP bobblehead features García holding the ALCS trophy and wearing a Rangers ALCS Champions themed t-shirt. They also stand atop a thematic team base with their name displayed in front and an ALCS Champions backplate with the team logo. This one will retail for $85.

Both will be limited to 144 units and stand at 8 inches tall, and are available here at FOCO.com.

The Rangers beat the defending champion Astros in seven games, capped by the 11-4 victory at Minute Maid Park. García had a record-breaking series on his way to the MVP, with five home runs – two in Game 7 – and 15 RBI.

Texas is headed to the World Series for the first time in 12 years and the third time overall. The Rangers will face either the Philadelphia Phillies or Arizona Diamondbacks, who play Game 7 of the NLCS on Tuesday night.

The World Series schedule starts Friday night at Globe Life Field in Arlington. The Rangers have the home-field advantage.

This article first appeared on FanNation Inside The Rangers and was syndicated with permission.

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