A tip of the cap to the Texas Rangers and Colorado Rockies, who turned in nine innings on Father's Day Eve in a cool 2 hours, 42 minutes.

It was family day Saturday for the Rangers, so maybe that was part of it, too. The players could have fun with their teammates and families and still get the kiddos home in time for their normal bedtime.

You think players can't operate without their routine. Try taking a 1-year-old or 3-year-old off their routine.

Speaking of routine ... here's some Rangers Reaction from a 5-2 victory.

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