Beltre hits three homers as Rangers reach ALCS
Adrian Beltre blasted three homers to lift the Texas Rangers 4-3 over the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, tying a postseason record for most homers in a game. Ian Kinsler opened the scoring with a first-pitch homer, as Texas completed a 3-1 series win to advance. Beltre's 413, 381, and 384 foot shots sparked a Texas surge, with Beltre calling it one of his best days and manager Ron Washington praising his big performance.
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Back to the Bronx: Yanks rout Tigers in Game 4
The New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 10-1 to force a decisive Game 5 in the AL division series. A.J. Burnett pitched effectively in relief of a rough first inning, Curtis Granderson made a pivotal catch in center, and Derek Jeter drove in key runs as New York built a lead, then widened it with six late runs.
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Francisco’s blast gives Phillies victory in Game 3
St Louis stranded 14 runners and wasted a bases loaded opportunity in the eighth as Philadelphia beat the Cardinals 3 2 to take a 2 1 series lead. Ben Francisco delivered a decisive three run homer in the seventh.
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Goldschmidt's big day fuels Dbacks rally in Game 3
Arizona rewarded rookie Josh Collmenter's unorthodox pitching with a shutdown performance and Paul Goldschmidt's third postseason grand slam, lifting the Diamondbacks to an 8-1 win over the Brewers to cut the series lead to 2-1 and force a Game 4 at Chase Field.
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