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Morgan Ensberg drives in five runs on three singles and a bases-loaded walk to pace a 10-5 victory in Atlanta in Game One of the N.L.D.S.  Andy Pettitte allows four hits over seven innings for his 14th career postseason win. The .081-hitting Pettitte adds a double and two sacrifice bunts that lead to runs. Craig Biggio scores three times. 

ByTom

2005 – Morgan Ensberg drives in five runs on three singles and a bases-loaded walk to pace a 10-5 victory in Atlanta in Game One of the N.L.D.S.  Andy Pettitte allows four hits over seven innings for his 14th career postseason win. The .081-hitting Pettitte adds a double and two sacrifice bunts that lead to runs. Craig Biggio scores three times. 

The St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres, 8 – 5, to take the first game of their National League Division Series. Reggie Sanders set an NLDS record with six RBI, including the third grand slam in Cardinals postseason history in the 5th inning.

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The St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres, 8 – 5, to take the first game of their National League Division Series. Reggie Sanders set an NLDS record with six RBI, including the third grand slam in Cardinals postseason history in the 5th inning.

The Chicago White Sox rout the Boston Red Sox, 14 – 2, to take the first game of their American League Division Series. The White Sox hit an ALDS record-setting five home runs.

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The Chicago White Sox rout the Boston Red Sox, 14 – 2, to take the first game of their American League Division Series. The White Sox hit an ALDS record-setting five home runs.

Mike Mussina pitches scoreless ball into the 6th inning, and rookie Robinson Cano lines a three-run double in the 1st as the New York Yankees defeat Bartolo Colón and the Los Angeles Angels, 4 – 2, in Game 1 of their American League Division Series.

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Mike Mussina pitches scoreless ball into the 6th inning, and rookie Robinson Cano lines a three-run double in the 1st as the New York Yankees defeat Bartolo Colón and the Los Angeles Angels, 4 – 2, in Game 1 of their American League Division Series.

With John Hart’s resignation yesterday, the Rangers name his assistant Jon Daniels to be the team’s general manager. The 28 year-old, who is ten months younger than BoSox boss Theo Epstein, becomes the youngest GM in big league history.

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With John Hart’s resignation yesterday, the Rangers name his assistant Jon Daniels to be the team’s general manager. The 28 year-old, who is ten months younger than BoSox boss Theo Epstein, becomes the youngest GM in big league history.

After six years away from the dugout Jim Leyland is hired to manage the Detroit Tigers

After six years away from the dugout Jim Leyland is hired to manage the Detroit Tigers

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On October 4, 2005, after six years away from the dugout, Jim Leyland is hired to manage the Detroit Tigers. Leyland replaces Alan Trammell, who was fired at the end of the season. In 1997, Leyland guided the Florida Marlins to a World Series title, and in Pittsburgh in the 1990s, he had won three…

10/3/2005 The ax begins to fall as two managers are fired the day after the season ends. Jim Tracy (5-years/427-383) and Alan Trammell (3-years/186-300) are fired by the Dodgers and Tigers, respectively.

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On October 3, 2005.00 The ax begins to fall as two managers are fired the day after the season ends. Jim Tracy (5-years/427-383) and Alan Trammell (3-years/186-300) are fired by the Dodgers and Tigers, respectively.

Before taking the field, the Marlins are told by an emotional Jack McKeon that he is managing the team for the last time. After applause and hugs for their 73 year-old skipper, the Florida players respond by rallying to tie the score with two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning and then defeat the NL East champion Braves in the next frame when Juan Pierre singles home to winning run in the Fish’s 7-6 walk-off victory.

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Before taking the field, the Marlins are told by an emotional Jack McKeon that he is managing the team for the last time. After applause and hugs for their 73 year-old skipper, the Florida players respond by rallying to tie the score with two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning and then defeat the NL East champion Braves in the next frame when Juan Pierre singles home to winning run in the Fish’s 7-6 walk-off victory.

During the seventh inning of the final game of the season, the Mets halt play for eight minutes as the Shea Stadium crowd pays tribute to Mike Piazza, their 37 year-old All-Star catcher, who will not be with the team next season. A video montage is shown on the centerfield scoreboard highlighting many of the backstop’s magic moments in a New York uniform.

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During the seventh inning of the final game of the season, the Mets halt play for eight minutes as the Shea Stadium crowd pays tribute to Mike Piazza, their 37 year-old All-Star catcher, who will not be with the team next season. A video montage is shown on the centerfield scoreboard highlighting many of the backstop’s magic moments in a New York uniform.

The Brewers compile their first non-losing season since 1992 when the team finishes the season with an 81-81 record. Milwaukee had a chance to finish with a winning record but dropped their last two games to the Pirates at PNC Park.

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The Brewers compile their first non-losing season since 1992 when the team finishes the season with an 81-81 record. Milwaukee had a chance to finish with a winning record but dropped their last two games to the Pirates at PNC Park.