With a win over the A's on Saturday, the Rangers clinched their first AL West title in 11 seasons. "When that ball went up all I wanted it to do was land in [left fielder Nelson Cruz's] glove," manager Ron Washington said. "When it landed, I was able to relax. We committed to do something and we got it done, so that should tell those guys when they commit themselves and they bring the proper attitude and put the full effort there, real great things can happen for you." Texas is the only current major league franchise never to win a playoff series.