At St. Petersburg, Florida:
Cliff Lee put together another impressive performance Tuesday night as he pitched a complete game, holding the Tampa Bay Rays to six hits as the Texas Rangers won the fifth and deciding game of their American League divisional playoff series 5-1. The Rangers won a playoff series for the first time in their 50-year history, a series which became the first in Major League Baseball postseason history in which the road team won every game.
The Rangers will open up the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at home on Friday night at Arlington, Texas, with the second game slated for Saturday afternoon.
Showing posts with label 2010 Major League Baseball Playoffs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2010 Major League Baseball Playoffs. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
MLB Playoffs: Giants Overtake Braves Again To Win Series
At Atlanta:
Madison Bumgarner pitched six strong innings, while Cody Ross belted a home run in the sixth inning and drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Atlanta Braves in come-from-behind fashion again on Monday by the scored of 3-2 to win their National League divisional playoff series, advancing to the league championship round for the first time in eight years. The Giants will take on the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia for the opening game this coming Saturday. The loss drew to a climax Bobby Cox's 25-year managerial stint with the Braves, where he won five National League pennants and one World Series crown. He retires as the fourth winningest manager in Major League history with 2,504 in 29 years.
Madison Bumgarner pitched six strong innings, while Cody Ross belted a home run in the sixth inning and drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Atlanta Braves in come-from-behind fashion again on Monday by the scored of 3-2 to win their National League divisional playoff series, advancing to the league championship round for the first time in eight years. The Giants will take on the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia for the opening game this coming Saturday. The loss drew to a climax Bobby Cox's 25-year managerial stint with the Braves, where he won five National League pennants and one World Series crown. He retires as the fourth winningest manager in Major League history with 2,504 in 29 years.
MLB Playoffs: Giants Overtake Braves Again To Win Series
At Atlanta:
The San Francisco Giants scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning to defeat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Monday night to win their National League divisional playoff series three games to one. Rookie Madison Bumgarner pitched six strong innings and Cody Ross hit a home run in the sixth inning and drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out single in the seventh as the Giants advanced to the National League championship series for the first time since 2002. They'll face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in the series which is slated to start this coming Saturday in Philadelphia. The loss marks the end of Bobby Cox's 25-year managerial career with the Braves, where he won five pennants and one World Series title.
The San Francisco Giants scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning to defeat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Monday night to win their National League divisional playoff series three games to one. Rookie Madison Bumgarner pitched six strong innings and Cody Ross hit a home run in the sixth inning and drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out single in the seventh as the Giants advanced to the National League championship series for the first time since 2002. They'll face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in the series which is slated to start this coming Saturday in Philadelphia. The loss marks the end of Bobby Cox's 25-year managerial career with the Braves, where he won five pennants and one World Series title.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
MLB Playoffs: Cole Hamels Handcuffs Reds, Seals Series Sweep For Phillies
At Cincinnati:
Cole Hammels pitched a five-hit, nine-strikeout complete game shutout, while Chase Utley hit a home run as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep of their National League divisional playoff series. The Phils will take part in their third consecutive National League championship series, which will start this coming Saturday in Philadelphia.
Cole Hammels pitched a five-hit, nine-strikeout complete game shutout, while Chase Utley hit a home run as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Cincinnati Reds 2-0 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep of their National League divisional playoff series. The Phils will take part in their third consecutive National League championship series, which will start this coming Saturday in Philadelphia.
MLB Playoffs: Late Rally Lifts Giants Past Braves For 2-1 Series Lead
At Atlanta:
The San Francisco Giants rallied for two runs with two outs in the top of the ninth inning as they defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on the road in game three of their National League divisional playoff series on Sunday to take a two-games-to-one lead. In the Giants' two-run ninth, Buster Posey's grounder skidded under the glove of second baseman Brooks Conrad, who committed his third error of the game, allowing Andres Torres to score the winning run from second base.
The San Francisco Giants rallied for two runs with two outs in the top of the ninth inning as they defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on the road in game three of their National League divisional playoff series on Sunday to take a two-games-to-one lead. In the Giants' two-run ninth, Buster Posey's grounder skidded under the glove of second baseman Brooks Conrad, who committed his third error of the game, allowing Andres Torres to score the winning run from second base.
MLB Playoffs: Rays Top Rangers To Force Game Five Back In St. Petersburg
At Arlington, Texas:
Evan Longoria hit a homer and two doubles to snap out of his postseason slump, while Carlos Pena had a pair of extra-base hits as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Texas Rangers 5-2 on the road to square their American League divisional playoff series at two games apiece and force a fifth and deciding game back in St. Petersburg, Florida on Tuesday night.
Evan Longoria hit a homer and two doubles to snap out of his postseason slump, while Carlos Pena had a pair of extra-base hits as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Texas Rangers 5-2 on the road to square their American League divisional playoff series at two games apiece and force a fifth and deciding game back in St. Petersburg, Florida on Tuesday night.
Saturday, October 09, 2010
MLB Playoffs: Yanks Blast Twins To Complete Series Sweep
At New York:
Phil Hughes pitched seven shutout innings, while Marcus Thames and Nick Swisher delivered home runs as the New York Yankees dominated the visiting Minnesota Twins 6-1 Saturday night to complete a three-game sweep of their American League divisional playoff series. The loss was Minnesota's 12th straight in postseason play.
Phil Hughes pitched seven shutout innings, while Marcus Thames and Nick Swisher delivered home runs as the New York Yankees dominated the visiting Minnesota Twins 6-1 Saturday night to complete a three-game sweep of their American League divisional playoff series. The loss was Minnesota's 12th straight in postseason play.
MLB Playoffs: Rays Bats Come To Life As Tampa Bay Avoids Sweep
At Arlington, Texas:
The Tampa Bay Rays, five outs away from elimination, scored twice in the eighth inning and thrice more in the ninth as they defeated the Texas Rangers 6-3 in game three of their American League divisional playoff series on Saturday to force a fourth game, to be played on Sunday. The Rangers still lead the series two games to one. John Jaso lined a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning after Carlos Pena had already delivered a clutch hit for the Rays. The Rangers still have not yet won a home playoff game.
The Tampa Bay Rays, five outs away from elimination, scored twice in the eighth inning and thrice more in the ninth as they defeated the Texas Rangers 6-3 in game three of their American League divisional playoff series on Saturday to force a fourth game, to be played on Sunday. The Rangers still lead the series two games to one. John Jaso lined a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning after Carlos Pena had already delivered a clutch hit for the Rays. The Rangers still have not yet won a home playoff game.
Friday, October 08, 2010
MLB Playoffs: Braves Come Back From Four-Run Deficit To Square Series With Giants
At San Francisco:
The Atlanta Braves, thanks to Rick Ankiel's tiebreaking home run in the 11th inning, overcame a four-run deficit Friday night to top the San Francisco Giants 5-4 in 11 innings to even their National League divisional playoff series at one game apiece.
The Atlanta Braves, thanks to Rick Ankiel's tiebreaking home run in the 11th inning, overcame a four-run deficit Friday night to top the San Francisco Giants 5-4 in 11 innings to even their National League divisional playoff series at one game apiece.
MLB Playoffs: Phils Erase Four-Run Deficit To Take 2-0 Series Lead
At Philadelphia:
The Philadelphia Phillies came back from a four-run deficit after 4 1/2 innings and defeated the Cincinnati Reds, whose relief pitching and defense failed them, 7-4 in game two of their National League divisional playoff series. The Phils can finish off the Reds with a win on Sunday night in Cincinnati. With Cincy leading 4-3 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, Reds' rookie relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman hit Chase Utley with a 101-mile-per-hour fastball. With runners at first and second with one out, Jimmy Rollins hit a line drive that right fielder Jay Bruce turned into a two-base error. Chase Utley scored the tying run from second base. Next, the right fielder threw to second baseman Brandon Phillips, who dropped the ball for another error, allowing Jayson Werth to score what proved to be the winning run for the Phillies.
The Philadelphia Phillies came back from a four-run deficit after 4 1/2 innings and defeated the Cincinnati Reds, whose relief pitching and defense failed them, 7-4 in game two of their National League divisional playoff series. The Phils can finish off the Reds with a win on Sunday night in Cincinnati. With Cincy leading 4-3 heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, Reds' rookie relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman hit Chase Utley with a 101-mile-per-hour fastball. With runners at first and second with one out, Jimmy Rollins hit a line drive that right fielder Jay Bruce turned into a two-base error. Chase Utley scored the tying run from second base. Next, the right fielder threw to second baseman Brandon Phillips, who dropped the ball for another error, allowing Jayson Werth to score what proved to be the winning run for the Phillies.
Thursday, October 07, 2010
MLB Playoffs: Tim Lincecum Stirkes Out 14 In Two-Hit Shutout As Giants Take Series Opener
At San Francisco:
Tim Lincecum pitched a brilliant two-hit, 14-strikeout (a club single-game postseason record) shutout in his playoff debut as the San Francisco Giants blanked the visiting Atlanta Braves 1-0 Thursday in the opening game of their National League divisional playoff series. Cody Ross singled in Buster Posey from second base in the fourth inning for the game's lone run.
Tim Lincecum pitched a brilliant two-hit, 14-strikeout (a club single-game postseason record) shutout in his playoff debut as the San Francisco Giants blanked the visiting Atlanta Braves 1-0 Thursday in the opening game of their National League divisional playoff series. Cody Ross singled in Buster Posey from second base in the fourth inning for the game's lone run.
MLB Playoffs: Home Field Advantage Does Twins No Good As Yanks Ride Andy Pettitte's Smooth Pitching and Lance Berkman's Timely Hits To Take 2-0 Advantage
At Minneapolis:
Andy Pettitte pitched seven smooth innings while Lance Berkman delivered a pair of big hits as the New York Yankees took a two-games-to-none lead in their American League divisional playoff series Thursday with a 4-2 road win over the Minnesota Twins.
Andy Pettitte pitched seven smooth innings while Lance Berkman delivered a pair of big hits as the New York Yankees took a two-games-to-none lead in their American League divisional playoff series Thursday with a 4-2 road win over the Minnesota Twins.
MLS Playoffs: Rays' Bats Handcuffed Again
At St. Petersburg, Florida:
C. J. Wilson pitched 6 1/3 innings of shutout baseball while Michael Young blasted a three-run homer a pitch following a disputed check-swing as the Texas Rangers blanked the Tampa Bay Rays 6-0 on Thursday to take a two-games-to-none lead in their American League divisional playoff series. The Rangers, who posted their first-ever postseason shutout, can lock up their first-ever playoff series victory with a win over the Rays back home in Arlington, Texas on Saturday.
C. J. Wilson pitched 6 1/3 innings of shutout baseball while Michael Young blasted a three-run homer a pitch following a disputed check-swing as the Texas Rangers blanked the Tampa Bay Rays 6-0 on Thursday to take a two-games-to-none lead in their American League divisional playoff series. The Rangers, who posted their first-ever postseason shutout, can lock up their first-ever playoff series victory with a win over the Rays back home in Arlington, Texas on Saturday.
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
MLB Playoffs: Mark Teixeira 7th-Inning Blast Gives Series Opener To Yankees
At Minneapolis:
Mark Teixeira's two-run homer in the 7th inning broke a 4-4 deadlock as the New York Yankees defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-4 in game one of their American League divisional playoff series on Wednesday night. The Yankees have now won 10 of 12 playoff games from the Twins since 2003. It was the first outdoor playoff game in the Twin Cities since 1970.
Mark Teixeira's two-run homer in the 7th inning broke a 4-4 deadlock as the New York Yankees defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-4 in game one of their American League divisional playoff series on Wednesday night. The Yankees have now won 10 of 12 playoff games from the Twins since 2003. It was the first outdoor playoff game in the Twin Cities since 1970.
Not Bad For A Postseason Debut: Roy Halladay Pitches First Postseason No-Hitter Since '56
At Philadephia:
Roy Halliday---making his post-season debut---pitched the first post-season no-hitter since Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series on Wednesday. He gave up one walk and struck out eight batters as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the visiting Cincinnati Reds 4-0 in the opening game of their National League divisional playoff series. This marks the Reds' first playoff appearance since 1995.
Roy Halliday---making his post-season debut---pitched the first post-season no-hitter since Don Larsen's perfect game in the 1956 World Series on Wednesday. He gave up one walk and struck out eight batters as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the visiting Cincinnati Reds 4-0 in the opening game of their National League divisional playoff series. This marks the Reds' first playoff appearance since 1995.
MLB Divisional Playoffs: Cliff Lee Carries Rangers To Game-One Win
At St. Petersburg, Florida:
Cliff Lee pitched seven innings, struck out ten batters and walked nobody and surrendered only one earned run as the Texas Rangers, the only Major League Baseball team that has never won a playoff series, dominated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on the road in the opening game of their American League Divisional Playoff Series as the MLB postseason got under way on Wednesday.
Cliff Lee pitched seven innings, struck out ten batters and walked nobody and surrendered only one earned run as the Texas Rangers, the only Major League Baseball team that has never won a playoff series, dominated the Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 on the road in the opening game of their American League Divisional Playoff Series as the MLB postseason got under way on Wednesday.
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