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Over Before it Even Began (Rays vs Red Sox)
Game 1 between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox was about mistakes and making the most of them, which went very well for the Red Sox, completing a 12-2 rout, getting a very strong performance from Jon Lester on the mound while Jacoby Ellsbury, Shane Victorino and Jarrod Saltalamacchia were busy bringing runners home.
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Clayton Kershaw a Nightmare to Bat Against (Dodgers vs Braves)
The Los Angeles Dodgers made things very simply for Clayton Kershaw in the opening of their NLDS series against the Atlanta Braves, giving him an early lead to protect, something he probably does better than anyone else in the majors.
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Adam Wainwright Making Postseason History (Pirates vs Cardinals)
On the mound, it was Adam Wainwright setting franchise records and being close to untouchable. At bat, it began with Carlos Beltran and his 3-run homer that sparked the St. Louis Cardinals into life, eventually taking a 1-0 lead in their NL division series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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New York Yankees – Alex Rodriguez No Longer Untouchable
There was a real wake up quality to the New York Yankees getting swept by the Detroit Tigers in the 2012 ALCS, with the myth of the Bronx Bombers and their feared lineup shattered to pieces. Alex Rodriguez being un-tradable because of his mega contract and value to the team doesn’t seem to exist as well.
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Legendary Doubles and Miscommunication (Cardinals vs Rangers)
Mike Napoli hit a double to deep right, bringing home Michael Young and Nelson Cruz, giving the Texas Rangers a 4-2 lead, their first of the game, to grab a 3-2 lead in the World Series as they head back to St. Louis with a chance to finish off the Cardinals and win the Franchise’s first title.
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Jason Motte Messes Up in Ninth (Rangers vs Cardinals)
Things change quickly, and after getting the Save in game 1, Jason Motte knew he blew it in Game 2 of the World Series, allowing the Texas Rangers two runs in the ninth inning, giving them their first win of the 2011 World Series, making it 1-1.