Napoli Pujols duel for October glory in World Series
In a dramatic Texas Rangers win, Napoli drives in the go ahead run with a late double as Pujols showcases a record setting postseason display. The piece weighs on whether Napoli or Pujols could etch themselves as this year’s Mr October, with MLB legends weighing in on the lasting impact of October heroics and career defining moments.
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World Series at a Glance Best-of-7 televised by Fox
The series summary shows St. Louis and Texas trading wins with scores including a 16-7 St. Louis blowout and a 4-6 Texas loss. Current matchup has Texas led by Lewis at 14-10 facing St. Louis Garcia 13-7 with game time 7:05 p.m. Texas would host if needed on Thursday with Harrison 14-9 facing an unknown St. Louis pitcher.
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Pressure-packed Game 6 in World Series targets Lewis vs Garcia
Colby Lewis seeks to guide the Texas Rangers to their first title in Game 6 against the St. Louis Cardinals ace Jaime Garcia. Garcia has shined at Busch Stadium and in the postseason, while Washington and Cardinals aim for a win-or-go-home rematch.
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La Russa Accepts Full Blame For Cardinals Call Mix Up
St. Louis manager Tony La Russa said he bore full responsibility for the bullpen phone mishap that cost the Cardinals in the World Series. He explained he twice tried to summon closer Jason Motte in the eighth inning, but miscommunications with bullpen coach Dana Lillicquists led to Motte not warming up as Texas- based Rangers built a 4-2 lead. The exchange came during Busch Stadium interviews as St. Louis prepared for game five.
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Weather shifts for Game 6 at Busch Stadium
St Louis forecasts cool temperatures in the 40s with a 50 percent chance of showers for Game 6. Rangers manager Ron Washington says they will wait if needed, while Cardinals skipper Tony La Russa keeps focus on Game 6 and a potential Game 7.
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