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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — After waiting until their 50th season to reach their first World Series, the Texas Rangers are going right back.

Nelson Cruz had one more big blast, Michael Young caught the final out long after hitting a pair of doubles in one of the highest-scoring postseason innings ever and the Rangers became the American League's first repeat champion in a decade.

The team that lost Cliff Lee in free agency and held onto Young after his offseason trade request finished off the Detroit Tigers with a 15-5 romp Saturday night to win the AL championship series in six games.

"This is a great trophy, we're real proud of it," said Young, who walked off the field with the AL championship trophy in his hands. "But we're looking forward to the one with all the flags on it. ... Happy, but not satisfied."