Angels prepare for decisive ALDS after Game 1 loss
Angels loosen up in clubhouse as Justin Speier arrives in a wetsuit and boogie board, while Torii Hunter and Howie Kendrick urge patience and aggression. The team studies Daisuke Matsuzaka ahead of a must-win Game 2 against the Red Sox after a 4-1 setback in Boston.
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Longoria lifts Rays past White Sox in Game 1
Evan Longoria homered twice as the Tampa Bay Rays, surprising AL East champions, beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 in the AL playoff opener. Longoria admitted nerves but showed calm under pressure while manager Joe Maddon praised his confident, non cocky demeanor.
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Rays win division title fueled by home dominance at Tropicana Field
The Rays clinched the division behind a 57 24 home record as James Shields started well and Grant Balfour escaped a bases loaded jam. Carl Crawford praised the win while a sellout crowd of 35041 packed The Trop. Longoria matched a historic feat by homering in his first two postseason at bats.
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Phillies rally past Brewers with Victorino grand slam
In Philadelphia a two run lead grew on Shane Victorino’s grand slam as the Phillies beat the Brewers 5-2 to seize a 2-0 lead in the NL series. Brett Myers spun seven strong innings on three days rest. CC Sabathia struggled, allowing five runs on six extra-base hits.
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Dodgers Take 2-0 NLDS Lead Over Cubs at Wrigley Field
Manny Ramirez powered a 10-3 Dodgers win as four Chicago errors fueled a five-run second inning and Russell Martin added a three-run double. Los Angeles bolstered its series edge to 2-0 in the best-of-five, sending the Cubs to a brink of elimination at home.
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Playoffs Series Schedules and Scores Across Teams
MLB style playoff at a glance lists current scores and upcoming games for Boston against Los Angeles, Tampa Bay versus Chicago, Los Angeles versus Chicago, and Philadelphia versus Milwaukee. It notes series leaders, game times, and possible “if necessary” games across multiple dates and venues.
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