Lone Star Series winner earns Silver Boot, plus $20,000 from lottery
The Texas Rangers, Houston Astros and Texas Lottery announced the 2017 Lone Star Series winner will receive $20,000 to their charitable foundation.
Texas Lottery commissioner Robert Rivera, along with Rangers ownership chairman Neil Leibman and Astros executive Anita Sehgal held a press conference before Monday’s game at Minute Maid Park, the first of 19 games between the in-state rivals.
The Rangers have won the Silver Boot the past two seasons with a combined record of 28-10, including 15-4 in 2016. The Rangers have won the Silver Boot 12 of the 16 seasons.
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This story was originally published May 1, 2017 at 3:18 PM with the headline "Lone Star Series winner earns Silver Boot, plus $20,000 from lottery."