The American League divisional playoffs continued with two Tuesday affairs.
At Saint Petersburg, Florida:
Adrian Beltre belted three home runs (in three straight at bats) as the Texas Rangers held off the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in game four of their divisional playoff series and finished off their opponents three games to one. The Rangers advanced to their second straight AL Championship Series.
At Detroit:
A. J. Burnett (who started and pitched 5 2/3 innings) and three other pitchers surrendered only four base hits while Curtis Granderson made two key catches in the outfield as the New York Yankees erupted for six runs in the eighth inning en route to a 10-1 road fistbeating of the Detroit Tigers in game four of their divisional playoff series. The fifth and deciding game will take place back in the Bronx on Thursday.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
American League Divisional Playoffs: Tigers, Rangers One Win Each Away From American League Championship Series
Both American League divisional playoff series continued on Monday.
At Saint Petersburg, Florida:
Mike Napoli hit a two-run homer off starting pitcher David Price as part of a four-run seventh inning as the Texas Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 to take a two-games-to-one lead in their best-of-five opening round series. The Rangers can wrap up the series with a win on the road on Tuesday.
At Detroit:
In eight gritty innings of work, Justin Verlander struck out 11 batters while Jose Valverde stopped a New York rally for the second straight night, striking out Derek Jeter with two men on base in the ninth inning as the Detroit Tigers took game three with the visiting Yankees 5-4 to take a two-games-to-one series lead. Delmon Young hit a tiebreaking home run off New York pitcher Rafael Soriano in the seventh inning.
At Saint Petersburg, Florida:
Mike Napoli hit a two-run homer off starting pitcher David Price as part of a four-run seventh inning as the Texas Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 to take a two-games-to-one lead in their best-of-five opening round series. The Rangers can wrap up the series with a win on the road on Tuesday.
At Detroit:
In eight gritty innings of work, Justin Verlander struck out 11 batters while Jose Valverde stopped a New York rally for the second straight night, striking out Derek Jeter with two men on base in the ninth inning as the Detroit Tigers took game three with the visiting Yankees 5-4 to take a two-games-to-one series lead. Delmon Young hit a tiebreaking home run off New York pitcher Rafael Soriano in the seventh inning.
Make Room For Daddy!
Here's the February 1, 1955 ABC Network telecast of Make Room For Daddy. In this episode, Danny's wife Margaret hires a governess to look after their kids. Starring Danny Thomas as night club entertainer Danny Williams, Jean Hagen (of "Singin' In The Rain" fame) as his wife Margaret, and Sherry Jackson and Rusty Hamer as their offspring. Complete with original commercials for Pall Mall Cigarettes and Dodge Cars.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Ducks At #9 In Media And Coaches Polls
After a weekend off, the Oregon Ducks rank #9 in both the Associated Press media (same as last week) and USA Today/Coaches (up two spots) polls.
National League Divisional Playoffs: Cards Square Series With Phillies; Brewers Go Up 2-0
The National League divisional playoffs continued with the second game of each respective series on Sunday.
At Milwaukee:
Ryan Braun hit a two-run home and Prince Fielder added an RBI single as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 to take a two-games-to-none lead in their best-of-five series. The Brewers will go for the sweep at Arizona on Tuesday.
At Philadelphia:
The St. Louis Cardinals came back from a four-run deficit on the road to top the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 to even their divisional playoff series at a game apiece. The Cards scored four runs in the fourth inning, one more in the sixth, and, thanks to Albert Pujols' go-ahead single in the seventh, the game winning run.
At Milwaukee:
Ryan Braun hit a two-run home and Prince Fielder added an RBI single as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 to take a two-games-to-none lead in their best-of-five series. The Brewers will go for the sweep at Arizona on Tuesday.
At Philadelphia:
The St. Louis Cardinals came back from a four-run deficit on the road to top the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 to even their divisional playoff series at a game apiece. The Cards scored four runs in the fourth inning, one more in the sixth, and, thanks to Albert Pujols' go-ahead single in the seventh, the game winning run.
American League Divisional Playoffs: Tigers Hold Off Yankees To Square Series
At New York:
Miguel Cabrera drove in three runs on Sunday as the Detroit Tigers held off the New York Yankees 5-3 on the road to square their American League divisional playoff series at one game apiece.
Miguel Cabrera drove in three runs on Sunday as the Detroit Tigers held off the New York Yankees 5-3 on the road to square their American League divisional playoff series at one game apiece.
Niners Erase 20-Point Deficit To Upend Eagles In Philly
At Philadelphia:
Quarterback Alex Smith threw for 291 yards and two touchdowns (30 yards to Josh Morgan and 9 yards to Vernon Davis, both in the third quarter) and Frank Gore, who ran for 127 yards, collected 12 of them on the game winning score with three minutes remaining as the San Francisco 49ers (3-1) overcame a 20-point third-quarter deficit and defeated the Philadelphia Eagles (1-3) 24-23 on the road in Sunday National Football League action as the Niners remained in sole possession of first place in the NFC West Division.
Quarterback Alex Smith threw for 291 yards and two touchdowns (30 yards to Josh Morgan and 9 yards to Vernon Davis, both in the third quarter) and Frank Gore, who ran for 127 yards, collected 12 of them on the game winning score with three minutes remaining as the San Francisco 49ers (3-1) overcame a 20-point third-quarter deficit and defeated the Philadelphia Eagles (1-3) 24-23 on the road in Sunday National Football League action as the Niners remained in sole possession of first place in the NFC West Division.
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