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How Astros-Rangers rivalry defines the state of Texas

RYAN PRESSLY REMEMBERS how it felt to sit in the stands and watch the Texas Rangers play during the 2010 ALCS. He's sitting inside Minute Maid Park's news conference room, the shadow from the bill of his Houston Astros hat covers his eyes.

Pressly grew up in the Dallas area, a fan of the Rangers and especially Michael Young, and now he's a relief pitcher for the Astros.

"I never thought I would be in this situation," Pressly says. "I'm just thankful to be here."

Even though he's a popular player this series, he's a man of few words.