St. Louis starter Chris Carpenter reacts after he caught a line drive hit by Philadelphia's Jimmy Rollins for the final out of the eighth inning. Carpenter pitched a three-hitter to earn the victory, striking out three and walking none.

Philadelphia's Ryan Howard is tended to after he went down with an injury on the last play of the game. Howard suffered an Achilles' injury, the severity of which was not yet known.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay reacts in the dugout during the eighth inning of his team's season-ending loss to St. Louis. Halladay pitched a six-hitter, but surrendered the lone run of the game in the first inning.

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nick Punto celebrates after tagging out Philadelphia's Chase Utley on the steal attempt in the sixth inning.

Rafael Furcal gestures after he led off the game with a triple off Phillies starter Roy Halladay. Furcal went on to score the game's only run on a double by Skip Schumaker.

Milwaukee's Nyjer Morgan (2) celebrates with teammates after hitting the game-winning single in the 10th inning of Game 5 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Brewers won 3-2 to advance to the National League championship series.

Milwaukee's Nyjer Morgan opens a beer as he enjoys a moment to himself in the clubhouse following his team's victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was only Milwaukee's second playoff series victory in franchise history.

Arizona pitcher J.J. Putz collects his thoughts during what would be the decisive 10th inning, as he surrendered a game-winning, RBI-single to Nyjer Morgan.

Arizona center fielder Chris Young makes an amazing catch reminiscent of Willie Mays in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Detroit's Brandon Inge, right, sprays starting pitcher Doug Fister in the locker room as they celebrate their victory against the New York Yankees on Thursday in New York.

Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano walks out of the dugout towards the clubhouse after the Yankees were eliminated from the playoffs on Thursday.

New York Yankees batter Alex Rodriguez walks off after striking out to end the game as Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila celebrates the end of Game 5 on Thursday. The Tigers won the series 3-2 to advance to the ALCS, where they will face the Texas Rangers.

On a play reminiscent of the famous Jeffrey Maier incident, Derek Jeter hits the potential go-ahead home run deep to right field. This time, however, no fans interfered with the ball, and Tigers outfielder Don Kelly was able to make the catch to end the inning.

Detroit starter Doug Fister looks in for the sign during Game 5 on Thursday in New York. Fister held the Yankees in check, allowing just one run in five innings.

With an ode to Sir Mix-A-Lot, fans hold signs in support of Arizona closer J.J. Putz as he finishes off Game 4 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday in Phoenix.

Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun can't reach a sixth-inning home run by Arizona's Aaron Hill, a blast that gave the Diamondbacks an 8-4 lead.

Arizona's Ryan Roberts celebrates after hitting a grand slam in the first inning. His blast gave the Diamondbacks an early 4-1 lead on a night the team would hit four home runs.

Milwaukee's Prince Fielder, right, and Arizona second baseman Aaron Hill watch the completion of a double play in the first inning after Hill forced out Fielder at second base.

St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Jon Jay gestures after catching a fly ball hit by Philadelphia's Placido Polanco to end Game 4 of the NLDS on Wednesday, Oct. 5.

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols (5) fields a bouncer hit by Philadelphia's Chase Utley during the eighth inning of Game 4.

A squirrel runs past the leg of St. Louis Cardinals batter Skip Schumaker while Schumaker bats against the Phillies in the fifth inning. Phillies starter Roy Oswalt fired a pitch at the same moment, and it was called a ball by distracted umpire Angel Hernandez.

Shane Victorino of the Philadelphia Phillies loses the ball as he attempted to throw it back into the infield in the first inning. Lance Berkman was credited with an RBI-double on the play.

New York Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson dives to catch a fly ball hit by Detroit's Jhonny Peralta to end the sixth inning of Game 4 on Tuesday.

Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland talks with starting pitcher Rick Porcello in the dugout during the seventh inning. Porcello was not sharp, allowing four runs in six innings.

New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira cringes as he is hit by a pitch during the fourth inning of Game 4 on Tuesday.

Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter throws to first for an out against the Tigers during Game 4 of the ALDS on Tuesday.

Arizona's Willie Bloomquist knocks Paul Goldschmidt's helmet over his face after Goldschmidt hit a grand slam in the fifth inning. Goldschmidt, a rookie, finished with five RBIs, a franchise postseason record for Arizona.

Milwaukee second baseman Rickie Weeks is unable to make a play on a ball hit by Ryan Roberts in the fifth inning of Game 3 in Phoenix. Despite the loss, Milwaukee still led the series 2-1.

Arizona's Ryan Roberts attempts to make a catch as a fan reaches for the ball during the game on Tuesday night in Phoenix.

Arizona starter Josh Collmenter winds up for a delivery to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Collmenter was dominant, allowing just two hits and a run in seven innings.

Philadelphia's Ben Francisco, left, celebrates his three-run home run with teammate Brian Schneider during the seventh inning of Game 3 in St. Louis. Francisco's home run proved to be all the Phillies needed in taking a 2-1 series lead.

Cardinals outfielder Skip Schumaker protests to umpire Jerry Meals after Meals ruled that Schumaker failed to make a catch on a fly ball on Tuesday. As it turned out, Schumaker was correct, and the umpires later reversed the call.

St. Louis shortstop Rafael Furcal sprints into the outfield to make an over-the-shoulder catch in the ninth inning on Tuesday.

Philadelphia second baseman Chase Utley forces out St. Louis' Rafael Furcal as he turns a key double play to end the eighth inning on Tuesday.

Texas Rangers players celebrate in their locker room after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 on Tuesday to advance to the ALCS for the second straight season.

The Texas Rangers celebrate their victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 on Tuesday. The Rangers eliminated the Rays in the first round for the second year in a row.

Texas' Adrian Beltre hits a solo home run in the seventh inning of Game 4. Beltre hit three homers in the game, the first player to do so in an LDS game.

Tampa Bay outfielder B.J. Upton talks with homeplate umpire Greg Gibson after he is called out on strikes against the Texas Rangers. Upton 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the game.

Tigers manager Jim Leyland congratulates Justin Verlander after Verlander leaves the game on Monday. Verlander allowed four runs in eight innings, striking out 11 to earn the win.

Detroit Tigers closer Jose Valverde celebrates after finishing off the New York Yankees on Monday night.

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia confers with catcher Russell Martin during the third inning of Game 3. Sabathia allowed four runs and walked six in 5 1/3 innings.

Detroit center fielder Austin Jackson fails to catch up to a ball hit by the Yankees' Curtis Granderson in Game 3. Granderson ended up with a triple on the play, and later scored to give the Yankees an early 2-0 lead.

Texas' Ian Kinsler is greeted by teammates after scoring a run during Game 3 of the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. The Rangers took a 2-1 series lead with the victory.

Tampa Bay's Desmond Jennings hits the second of his two home runs against the Texas Rangers on Monday. The rookie is hitting .364 in the postseason.

Texas shortstop Elvis Andrus is unable to come up with a pop fly in foul territory against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday.

St. Louis star Albert Pujols signals to his team after advancing on a single by Lance Berkman in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the NLDS on Sunday. Philadelphia's Placido Polanco looks on.

Philadelphia center fielder Shane Victorino runs into the wall while chasing a triple by St. Louis' Allen Craig on Sunday.

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz makes the tag while he is run over by St. Louis Cardinals baserunner Jon Jay on Sunday.

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz has some words for St. Louis' Jon Jay after tagging Jay out on a collision at the plate.

Detroit's Jose Valverde, right, celebrates with Miguel Cabrera after the Tigers defeated the New York Yankees 5-3 in Game 2 of the ALDS on Sunday, Oct. 2. The win helped the Tigers tie the series at 1-1.

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter strikes out in the seventh inning as rain falls during Game 2.

Detroit Tigers third baseman Wilson Betemit dives over the tarp but cannot catch a foul pop in the sixth inning on Sunday.

Fans mock Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brad Ziegler during the sixth inning of the Milwaukee Brewers' victory on Sunday in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee's Nyjer Morgan celebrates after hitting a two-run single during the sixth inning against Arizona on Sunday.

Arizona's Willie Bloomquist covers his face in the 9th inning of the D-backs' loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.

Derek Jeter, right, greets Robinson Cano at home plate after Cano hit a grand slam in the sixth inning of the New York Yankees' 9-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of their ALDS on Saturday, Oct. 1.

Yankees pitcher Ivan Nova walks off the field after being pulled in the ninth inning of Game 1 after giving up four hits and two runs in 6 1/3 innings in his first playoff start.

The Detroit Tigers' Wilson Betemit strikes out for the final out of the Yankees' victory in Game 1.

Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of Texas' 8-6 victory over Tampa Bay in Game 2 of their Divisional Series playoff Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011.

Rays starting pitcher James Shields walks to the dugout after leaving the game. Shields (0-1) gave up seven runs on eight hits.

Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is hit by a pitch from Rays starting pitcher James Shields with the bases loaded in the fourth inning. Elvis Andrus scored on the play.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard is ready to launch a three-run home run in the sixth inning of the Phillies' 11-6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of their NLDS on Saturday, Oct. 1.

Phillies fans jeer Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols after he catches a foul ball in Game 1.

St. Louis pitcher Kyle Lohse stands on the mound as Raul Ibanez rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning of Game 1.

Milwaukee Brewers slugger Prince Fielder celebrates his two-run home run with teammate Rickie Weeks during their team's victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of their NLDS on Saturday, Oct. 1.

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson, left, and hitting coach Don Baylor watch from the dugout during Game 1.

Baseball fans are treated to a sausage race during Game 1 of the Diamondbacks-Brewers NLDS.

Cooper Stone, son of Shannon Stone, the Brownwood, Texas firefighter who died after falling at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on July 7, throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the Rays-Rangers American League Division Series at Arlington on Friday, Sept. 30.

Cooper Stone hugs Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton after Cooper's ceremonial first pitch. Hamilton threw the ball to the stands that indirectly led to the death of Stone's father, a firefighter from Brownwood, Texas, on July 7.

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Kelly Shoppach celebrates his second home run of Game 1 during the Rays' 9-0 victory over the Rangers. Johnny Damon, rear, also hit a home run.

Rangers starting pitcher C.J. Wilson reacts during the second inning of his defeat to the Rays in Game 1. Wilson gave up three home runs during the loss.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Matt Moore, left, laughs with teammate Sean Rodriguez during the seventh inning in Game 1. In only the second start of his major-league career, Moore gave up two hits and no runs in beating the Rangers.

New York Yankees' fans smile during a rain delay at Yankee Stadium in Game 1 of the Tigers-Yankees American League Divisional Series on Friday, Sept. 30. The game was eventually suspended and scheduled for resumption on Saturday.

Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia leaves the field during the second inning of Game 1. After the rainout, he won't pitch again until Game 3 on Monday.

A New York City police officer watches a tarp-covered field as the rain pours down on Yankee Stadium during Game 1 of the Tigers-Yankees ALDS.