Delmon Young hit his second homer of the ALCS in Game 3 on Wednesday, helping Detroit take a commanding lead and move to within a game of the World Series.
Nunez wins duel, but offense falls short vs. Verlander
Eduardo Nunez ended a nine-pitch duel with Justin Verlander with a solo homer to left field on a hanging curve, but it would be the only run the Yankees could muster in a 2-1 loss to the Tigers.
Milo honored by Astros after 28 years behind the mic
When the great Hank Aaron became baseball’s all-time home run king by hitting his 715th career homer in 1974 in Atlanta, Braves play-by-play announcer Milo Hamilton forged his place in history as well with one of the most indelible calls in baseball.
Coke bottles up drama with nasty curveball
As the Yankees kept fouling off pitches, and Justin Verlander’s clock ticked past 130 tosses, Tigers manager Jim Leyland was forced to make a critical decision in Detroit’s 2-1 victory over New York in Game 3 of the ALCS on Tuesday night.
Cain not afraid to pitch inside to Holliday
The sight of Giants starter Matt Cain and Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday staring each other down conjures the image of two Wild West gunfighters confronting each other at 20 paces.
Managers ready to move on from take-out slide
On Tuesday, Bruce Bochy and Mike Matheny wanted to move on from Matt Holliday’s take-out slide of Marco Scutaro from Game 2 of the NLCS.
As Tigers eye Series trip, history weighs on Yanks
The Tigers go for an AL Championship Series sweep on Wednesday night, sending Max Scherzer out to engage Yankees ace CC Sabathia at Comerica Park.
For miracle run, Yankees of old must return
There are two things that must be kept in mind, even as the outcome of the 2012 American League Championship Series appears almost certain: 1: The New York Yankees still have hope. 2: What the Yankees don’t have at the moment is hitting.
Hughes exits Game 3 start with back stiffness
Phil Hughes went into Game 3 of the American League Championship Series hoping to pitch his Yankees back into contention, but instead the right-hander wound up lasting just three-plus innings before his back tightened up enough that manager Joe Girardi went to his bullpen.
Miggy sets mark for longest LCS hit streak at 16
Miguel Cabrera put himself all alone in record territory on a pair of streaks with his third-inning walk and fifth-inning double Tuesday night in Game 3 of the ALCS.
Pena enthusiastic after interview with Red Sox
Yankees bench coach Tony Pena made the most out of Monday’s off-day from the ALCS, interviewing for the vacant Red Sox managerial post.
Yanks on verge of elimination after rally falls short
The Yankees knew they were facing a tall order with Justin Verlander standing 60 feet and six inches away. It’s nothing compared to the mountain they’ll now have to climb to keep their season alive.
Gardner hitless despite hard-fought at-bats
Before the Yankees boarded a charter flight for Detroit on Monday, Brett Gardner was digging into the batter’s box at Yankee Stadium, working at-bats against Ivan Nova and Freddy Garcia.
Leyland not ruling Valverde out of save situation
The Tigers still had a bullpen by committee going into Game 3 of the ALCS on Tuesday night. The only difference from Sunday was that Jose Valverde was on the committee.
Girardi puts winning before massaging egos
There may now be some bruised egos in the Yankees’ clubhouse, but manager Joe Girardi believes that his benched stars will be able to produce if and when they are called upon.
CC a reassuring sight amid Yanks’ turmoil
With his team trailing the Tigers in this best-of-seven American League Championship Series, perhaps the timing is just right for CC Sabathia to take the ball for the Yankees in what will be a critical Game 4.
Scherzer a second ace in Tigers’ rotation
Right-hander Max Scherzer has become more than just “the guy behind Justin Verlander” this season, giving the Tigers a second ace to turn to as they try to secure a spot in the World Series. Scherzer will pitch opposite CC Sabathia on Thursday in Game 4 of the ALCS.