Detroit takes a 2-1 lead in their ALDS with a 5 – 4 win over the Yankees

Detroit takes a 2-1 lead in their ALDS with a 5 – 4 win over the Yankees

On October 3, 2011 Detroit takes a 2-1 lead in their ALDS with a 5 – 4 win over the Yankees. Justin Verlander gives up two runs in the 1st inning, but then settles down. The Tigers score twice in the 3rd off CC Sabathia, then Jhonny Peralta puts them ahead with an RBI double…

ALDS 2011

On October 3, 2011.00 The Rangers take a 2-1 lead over the Rays in the other ALDS. Mike Napoli hits a two-run homer off David Price to put Texas ahead, 2 – 1, in the 7th, then Josh Hamilton hits a two-run single to complete a four-run inning. The Rangers’ bullpen gives up two late…

Ken Macha, he will become the first managerial casualty in the 2010 offseason

On October 3, 2010.00 According to Ken Macha, he will become the first managerial casualty in the offseason after hearing that the Brewers have decided not to pick up the option on his contract for 2011. The 60 year-old skipper, who reached the playoffs with Milwaukee two seasons ago as the NL Wild Card team,…

Giants return to the playoffs for the first time in six years when they beat the Padres on the last day of the season

Giants return to the playoffs for the first time in six years when they beat the Padres on the last day of the season

On October 3, 2010. The Giants return to the playoffs for the first time in six years when they beat the Padres on the last day of the season. After losing the first two games of the weekend series to San Diego, San Francisco avoids ending the season tied with their West Division foe with…

Tampa Bay rallies for a 3-2 victory over Kansas City in 12 innings to take the division by a game.

On October 3, 2010.00 The Rays, entering the final day of the season tied with the Yankees, win their second AL East crown when their rivals lose to Boston. With the title not in jeopardy, even with a loss due to their overall record against New York this season, Tampa Bay rallies for a 3-2…

Josh Hamilton 3rd Ranger to win batting title with franchise best .359 average

On October 3, 2010.00 Josh Hamilton finished the regular season with a .359 average, the best in franchise history, to become the third Ranger player to win an American League batting crown. The Texas outfielder joins Julio Franco, who hit .341 in 1991, and Michael Young, who led the Junior Circuit in 2005 with a…