Rangers Able To Knock Rays Out, Tigers Aren't

Well, rejoice Red Sox fans! We were spared the heartbreak of losing in the first round by the Rays, who lost 4-3 yesterday and were eliminated. Former Red Sox Adrian Beltre (right) hit 3 home runs in a 3-4 day. Ian Kinsler added a homer as well to top the Rays and advance onto the ALCS. It wasn't so simple for the Tigers, though, as they fell 10-1 to the Yankees to tie the series at 2-2 and set up for a deciding Game 5. Alex Rodriguez and Brett Gardner lifted the Yanks on offense, as well as a stellar outing by A.J. Burnett on the mound; he allowed just a run in 5 2/3 innings. In the National League, the Phillies beat the Cardinals 3-2. In the 7th inning, Ben Francisco hit for the pitcher and delivered a pinch-hit 3-run homer to basically win the game for the Phillies despite a 4-5 day for Ryan Theriot of the Cardinals. The D-Backs held on, lifted by Paul Goldschmidt (2-4, 5 RBIs), they were able to beat the Brewers 8-1 and hold on with the series at 2-1. I'm just so glad the Rays are out!!!