Rangers fans buzzing after hearing franchise legend Michael Young will throw first pitch before ALCS Game 4: "Holy W"

Infielder Michael Young spent 13 of his 14 MLB seasons with the Texas Rangers, treating fans to some special moments. Now, fans can look forward to seeing Young again as their team pushes towards ultimate glory.

After beating the Houston Astros in both games in Houston, the series is returning to Globe Life Field with the Rangers in a commanding 2-0 lead.

Ahead of the home stint, it was announced that former Ranger Ian Kinsler will throw out the ceremonial first pitch in Game 3, with Michael Young following with the honors ahead of Game 4.

A career .300 hitter, Young made his debut for the Texas Rangers in 2000. In 2005, he hit .331 to win the AL batting title, and earned seven All-Star nods, as well as a Gold Glove.

Kinsler spent the first eight years of his career in Texas, playing second base from 2006 until 2013. In 2014, he departed the team for the Detroit Tigers. A multiple-time All-Star in his own right, news that Kinsler would be returning was welcomed by fans.

For the most part, fans were happy to hear that Young will grace their brand-new stadium in Texas. One fan tweeted:

Can Michael Young's appearance bless the Rangers?

As the oldest MLB team never to win a World Series, Michael Young knows how it feels to come close but come up short.

Now, with one of the best teams to ever dawn the purple, only six more wins stand between the Rangers and the ultimate prize. Perhaps Young's presence ahead of Game 4 can bestow a good omen on the team as they look to shake their bitter cross-state rivals and propel forward to ultimate glory.

With a postseason record of 7-0, the Rangers will have the chance to sweep the Houston Astros in the next two games. Michael Young was part of the 2010 Rangers team that made it to the World Series in a losing effort against the San Francisco Giants, as well as the 2011 squad that lost to the Cardinals.

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His lifelong tryst with baseball began with growing up in Toronto and watching the Blue Jays regularly. His favorite player is Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr., and Jose Bautista's go-ahead home run in 2015 ALDS Game 5 remains his favorite baseball memory to date.

When not working, Adrian is constantly looking to learn new things and he also loves playing golf and chess.

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