Rangers enter World Series as favorites, aim to win first title

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After ousting the defending champs in the American League Championship Series, the Texas Rangers find themselves as the favorites to be the ones who take over the throne heading into Game 1 of the Fall Classic.

Texas took care of the Astros in seven games in the ALCS, advancing to the World Series in an improbable manner by winning four games in Houston.

Now the Rangers will