The Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers, who both suffered over 100 losses two years ago, will face off in the World Series on Friday. Their combined regular season wins of 174 is the fewest in MLB history for a World Series matchup, excluding shortened seasons. This feat has only been achieved by five other teams in MLB history. The Rangers had a regular season record of 90-72, while the Diamondbacks had a record of 84-78.
Two Years Ago, The Diamondbacks And Rangers Combined For 212 Losses. Now They're In The World Series @Castellani2014 https://t.co/3lvrLk4K42 https://t.co/GHzHYTafIo
The Texas Rangers were 90-72 this year. The Arizona Diamondbacks were 84-78. That's 174 combined wins. Excluding partial years (like the 2020 Covid season and the 1981 strike year), that's the lowest total EVER for the two #WorldSeries teams since the modern WS began in 1903.
Regular Season Records: Rangers: 90-72 Dbacks: 84-78 174 combined wins is the fewest total regular season wins in a World Series matchup EVER 🤯 https://t.co/Zn80F9Ylyd
Not many saw a Texas Rangers-Arizona Diamondbacks matchup in the 2023 World Series. Check out these numbers that explain their respective turnarounds. https://t.co/jB3qdznPjd
The 174 combined wins between the Rangers (90) and Diamondbacks (84) are the fewest in World Series history.
Rangers and Diamondbacks 174 combined regular season wins is the fewest in a World Series matchup in MLB history aside from shortened seasons (via @ktsharp) https://t.co/62JC2rIP5h
The D-backs lost 110 games two years ago. The Rangers lost 102 the same year. They'll meet in the World Series on Friday. How quickly things can change. https://t.co/lbJPsq38rp
In 2021, the Texas Rangers lost 102 games, and the Arizona Diamondbacks lost 110 games. In 2023, the Rangers and Diamondbacks will meet in the World Series.
The Rangers and Diamondbacks are the fifth and sixth teams in MLB history to reach the World Series within two years of losing 100+ games. - 1914 Boston Braves (101 losses in 1912) - 1967 Red Sox (100 losses in 1965) - 1969 Mets (101 losses in 1967) - 2008 Rays (101 losses in… https://t.co/gcJP2NTgrK