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Adrian Beltre ruled out for Game 2 of ALDS with back injury

Momentum in the ALDS might have shifted to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre has officially been ruled out for game two of the division series.

Rangers' Adrian Beltre (back) not in lineup today for Game 2 of ALDS vs Blue Jays. pic.twitter.com/I1Lqy8oYqq

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 9, 2015

Beltre injured his back sliding into second base in Thursday’s 5-3 win over the Blue Jays.

Words can’t describe how important Beltre is to the Rangers success. In the regular season, Beltre posted strong numbers to help anchor the Rangers lineup.