ARLINGTON, Texas -- There are undoubtedly some who would argue that there is nothing more meaningless than Game 162 between two teams who aren't playing for a future in the postseason.
They obviously have not met a fan on Fan Appreciation Day.
Plus, it's Blue Bell Ice Cream Sunday. In Texas, that's a close second in importance to Texas Independence Day, particularly in light of the creamery's near-death experience.
For the purest of fans of America's pastime, the sole focus of attention will be on Oakland right-hander Daniel Mengden (2-2) and Texas lefty Cole Hamels (11-5), who meet on Sunday in their teams' season finale in 2017.