The Red Sox manage a single run against Justin Verlander, a solo homer by Mike Napoli in the 7th, but it is enough to defeat the Tigers, 1 – 0, in Game 3 of the ALCS. Verlander strikes out 6 straight batters in the 2nd and 3rd, tying a postseason record, but has to bow to John Lackey.

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The Red Sox manage a single run against Justin Verlander, a solo homer by Mike Napoli in the 7th, but it is enough to defeat the Tigers, 1 – 0, in Game 3 of the ALCS. Verlander strikes out 6 straight batters in the 2nd and 3rd, tying a postseason record, but has to bow to John Lackey.

The Cardinals take a 3 games to 1 lead in the NLCS with a 4 – 2 win over the Dodgers. Matt Holliday hits a two-run homer off Ricky Nolasco in the 3rd and Shane Robinson adds a solo shot as a pinch-hitter in the 7th. Lance Lynn wins for the second time, having won Game 1 in relief.

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The Cardinals take a 3 games to 1 lead in the NLCS with a 4 – 2 win over the Dodgers. Matt Holliday hits a two-run homer off Ricky Nolasco in the 3rd and Shane Robinson adds a solo shot as a pinch-hitter in the 7th. Lance Lynn wins for the second time, having won Game 1 in relief.