As was expected with his celebrated entrance then, Darvish is now pitching for a World Series contender. Darvish was 52-39 with a 3.42 ERA in 122 starts for Texas. The Rangers got no immediate help after dealing Darvish, who this year was an all-star for the fourth time in the five seasons he played. When the Rangers lost Hamels’ debut exactly two years ago Tuesday, they were eight games back in the AL West. Hours after the Darvish trade Monday, with its remaining ace Hamels on the mound, Texas led 4-0 after two innings against Seattle’s Felix Hernandez.

Source: thestar August 01, 2017 23:26 UTC