Slugfest likely as Phillies meet Rockies in NL opener
Phillies and Rockies bring potent offenses to Citizens Bank Park for Game 1 of the NL first round. Aces Cole Hamels and Jeff Francis duel as hitters such as Rollins Utley Howard Burrell Rowand Holliday Helton Atkins Hawpe Tulowitzki loom large. Ballpark effects at Philly and Coors drive home-run potential in a high-scoring series preview.
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Sabathia Makes Emotional Rise To Ace Of Indians
Cleveland ace CC Sabathia arrives at Jacobs Field as a playoff staple after years of emotional outbursts and slow ascent. The lefty, 27, will start Game 1 against the Yankees in the AL Central champions series, aiming to prove his mastery since 2001.
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Beckett and Lackey Set To Open ALDS In Boston Series
Two veteran big game pitchers Beckett of the Red Sox and Lackey of the Angels will start Game 1 in Boston as they meet the West champion Los Angeles. Beckett, MVP of the 2003 Series, and Lackey, a 2002 Game 7 winner, bring playoff poise as they clash in the opener.
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Cubs and Diamondbacks open series with Zambrano clash
Arizona faces Chicago in Game 1 with Zambrano back on short rest for the Cubs while Webb starts for the D backs. Arizona seeks to challenge a Cubs team chasing a first World Series title since 1908, kicked off by strong early power from Young and Soriano.
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Postseason Schedule for Baseball Divisional Series
Complex postseason slate shows series openers in AL and NL with multiple games set from Friday through October 21. Key matchups include Boston vs Los Angeles and Cleveland vs New York, with Cleveland hosting early games and Los Angeles visiting. Multiple potential if necessary games and dates are listed with pitchers and start times.
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