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Open Image ModalSan Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt hits a home run during the eighth inning of Game 7 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalSan Francisco Giants fans cheer during the eighth inning of Game 7 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalSt. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jason Motte throws during the eighth inning of Game 7 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalSan Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey heads back to the dugout as St. Louis Cardinals' Tony Cruz (48) reacts after striking out during the eighth inning of Game 7 of baseball's National League championship series Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalSt. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Lohse sits on the bench during the eighth inning of Game 7 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalSan Francisco Giants relief pitcher Santiago Casilla throws during the eighth inning of Game 7 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalSt. Louis Cardinals' Pete Kozma can't handle a ball hit by San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval during the seventh inning of Game 7 of baseball's National League championship series Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalSan Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan is tagged out at home by St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina during the seventh inning of Game 7 of baseball's National League championship series Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalSan Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jeremy Affeldt throws during the sixth inning of Game 7 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalSan Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy takes starter Matt Cain out of the game during the sixth inning of Game 7 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalSan Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence catches a ball at the warning track off the bat of St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran during the fifth inning of Game 7 of baseball's National League championship series Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalSt. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Lohse sits on the bench during the fourth inning of Game 7 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalA San Francisco Giants fan cheers during the third inning of Game 7 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalSan Francisco Giants' Brandon Crawford (35), Angel Pagan, right, and Gregor Blanco celebrate after Game 6 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 6-1 to tie the series at 3-3. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalSan Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo reacts after the final out in the ninth inning of Game 6 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in San Francisco. The Giants won 6-1 to tie the series at 3-3. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalNew York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, second from left, and teammates sit on the bench in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game 4 of the American League championship series Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalDetroit Tigers' Prince Fielder celebrates with a teammate after winning Game 4 of the American League championship series, 8-1, against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalNew York Yankees' Raul Ibanez leaves the dugout after Game 4 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers won 8-1 and moves on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalFans celebrate after St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter, foreground, hit a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT (credit:AP)
Matt Carpenter, Jon Jay (20 of70)
Open Image ModalSt. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter (13) celebrates his two-run home run with Jon Jay (19) during the third inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) (credit:AP)
Matt Carpenter (21 of70)
Open Image ModalSt. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter (13) hits a two-run home run during the third inning of Game 3 of baseball's National League championship series against the San Francisco Giants, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalDetroit Tigers' Phil Coke reacts after striking out New York Yankees' Raul Ibanez for the final out during Game 3 of the American League championship series Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalNew York Yankees' Eduardo Nunez hits a home run in the ninth inning during Game 3 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalDetroit Tigers' Andy Dirks tries to catch a home run by New York Yankees' Eduardo Nunez in the ninth inning during Game 3 of the American League championship series Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers won 2-1. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalDetroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland holds the William Harridge Trophy after winning the American League championship series against the New York Yankees in Game 4, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers, who won 8-1, move on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
Phil Coke(26 of70)
Open Image ModalDetroit Tigers' Phil Coke reacts after striking out New York Yankees' Curtis Granderson to end Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. The Tigers defeated the Yankees 3-0. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalA New York Yankees fan reacts to the team's 3-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalDetroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a run-scoring single in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalNew York Yankees' pitcher Hiroki Kuroda watches from the dugout in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalNew York Yankees' Robinson Cano, center, complains to umpire Jeff Nelson after Nelson called Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante, left, safe at second base in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalNew York Yankees' Joe Girardi is ejected by umpire Jeff Nelson in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalNew York Yankees' Hiroki Kuroda looks back at second base after being removed from the game in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalUmpire Jeff Nelson is approached by New York Yankees' Robinson Cano, left, and Jayson Nix after calling Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante safe at second base in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalNew York Yankees' Curtis Granderson hits a solo home run during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the American League division baseball series against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalBaltimore Orioles' Mark Reynolds (12) reacts after striking out as he walks past New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin (55) during the eighth inning of Game 5 of the American League division baseball series Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalNew York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia reacts after Baltimore Orioles' J.J. Hardy grounded out to end the eighth inning of Game 5 of the American League division baseball series Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in New York. The Yankees won the game 3-1. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalThe New York Yankees celebrate after winning the American League division baseball series after beating the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 in Game 5 on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalNew York Yankees' Derek Jeter, left, Mark Teixeira, celebrate with teammates after Game 5 of the American League division baseball series against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in New York. The Yankees won the game 3-1 and advanced to the AL championship. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalBaltimore Orioles' Jim Thome reacts in the dugout after losing 3-1 to the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the American League division baseball series, Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalThe New York Yankees celebrate after winning the American League division baseball series after beating the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 in Game 5 on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalNew York Yankees' Raul Ibanez (27) celebrates with teammates as he reaches home plate after hitting the game-winning home run during the 12th inning of Game 3 of the American League division baseball series against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in New York. The Yankees won 3-2. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalNew York Yankees' Raul Ibanez (27) runs past Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz after hitting the game-winning home run during the 12th inning of Game 3 of the American League division baseball series Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in New York. The Yankees won 3-2. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalNew York Yankees' Raul Ibanez celebrates with teammates as he reaches home plate after hitting the game-winning home run during the 12th inning of Game 3 of the American League division baseball series against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in New York. The Yankees 3-2. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (credit:AP)
Alex Rodriguez, Raul Ibanez(44 of70)
Open Image ModalNew York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, right, hugs Raul Ibanez (27) as Derek Jeter watches at left after Ibanez pinch-hit a home run in place of Rodriguez during the ninth inning of Game 3 of their American League division baseball series against the Baltimore Orioles, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in New York. The Yankees won 3-2. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalWashington Nationals' Kurt Suzuki reacts as he flies out in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalSt. Louis Cardinals right fielder Carlos Beltran catches a fly ball that was hit by Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth in the third inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) (credit:AP)
Yadier Molina, Kurt Suzuki(47 of70)
Open Image ModalSt. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina, left, scores a run in front of Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki on a sacrifice fly by Daniel Descalso in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. Home plate umpire Joe West, right, watches the play. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalWashington Nationals' Bryce Harper heads to the clubhouse after Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 8-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalNew York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez slaps his bat with his hand during batting practice before Game 3 of the Yankees' American League baseball division series against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalDetroit Tigers' Phil Coke throws in the ninth inning during Game 4 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers won 8-1 and move on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalCadets from the U.S. Military Academy unfurl a U.S. flag at Yankee Stadium before Game 3 of the American League division baseball series between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 08: Jon Jay #19 of the St. Louis Cardinals makes a catch against the wall on a ball hit by Danny Espinosa #8 of the Washington Nationals in the sixth inning during Game Two of the National League Division Series at Busch Stadium on October 8, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalNew York Yankees' Robinson Cano leaves the dugout after Game 4 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers won 8-1 and moves on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 08: Carlos Beltran #3 of the St. Louis Cardinals rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals during Game Two of the National League Division Series at Busch Stadium on October 8, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 08: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals reacts in the ninth inning after striking out swinging against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Two of the National League Division Series at Busch Stadium on October 8, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 08: (R) Jon Jay #19 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts alongside Matt Holliday #7 after making a catch against the wall on a ball hit by Danny Espinosa #8 of the Washington Nationals in the sixth inning during Game Two of the National League Division Series at Busch Stadium on October 8, 2012 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalThe Detroit Tigers run onto the field after winning Game 4 of the American League championship series 8-1, against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalNew York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez runs back to the dugout after grounding out in the ninth inning during Game 4 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers won 8-1 and move on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalDetroit Tigers' Phil Coke celebrates with fans after his team won Game 4 of the American League championship series, 8-1, against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
San Francisco Giants v Cincinnati Reds - Game Four(60 of70)
Open Image ModalCINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 10: Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds flies out to end the second inning against the San Francisco Giants in Game Four of the National League Division Series at the Great American Ball Park on October 10, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalCINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 10: Barry Zito #75 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds in Game Four of the National League Division Series at the Great American Ball Park on October 10, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Open Image ModalDetroit Tigers' Justin Verlander celebrates after winning Game 4 of the American League championship series, 8-1, against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalA Detroit Tigers holds a sign after the team won Game 4 of the American League championship series, 8-1, against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalDetroit Tigers' Phil Coke waves to fans after his team won Game 4 of the American League championship series, 8-1, against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalNew York Yankees' Raul Ibanez leaves the dugout after Game 4 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers won 8-1 and moves on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya ) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalDetroit Tigers' Phil Coke celebrates with fans after his team won Game 4 of the American League championship series, 8-1, against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalNew York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez runs back to the dugout after grounding out in the ninth inning during Game 4 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers won 8-1 and move on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalNew York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, second from left, and teammates sit on the bench in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game 4 of the American League championship series Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalThe Detroit Tigers celebrate after winning Game 4 of the American League championship series 8-1, against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)
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Open Image ModalA Detroit Tigers holds a sign after the team won Game 4 of the American League championship series, 8-1, against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (credit:AP)