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Al Yellon

Al Yellon

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    The Top 10 World Series Games, Including (Of Course) 2011 Game 6The Top 10 World Series Games, Including (Of Course) 2011 Game 6
    2011 World Series: Joe Buck Pays Tribute To His Dad With David Freese Walkoff Call2011 World Series: Joe Buck Pays Tribute To His Dad With David Freese Walkoff Call
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    ‘It Ended With A Baseball Soaring Through The October Sky’‘It Ended With A Baseball Soaring Through The October Sky’
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    So begins Jayson Stark’s recap of a World Series game that soared into all our hearts.

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    David Freese Sets World Series RecordDavid Freese Sets World Series Record
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    He didn’t just win Game 6; the Cardinals’ David Freese had the highest WPA ever in a World Series game. Beyond the Boxscore has Top 10 lists for both hitters and pitchers.

    2011 World Series: Chris Carpenter Will Start Game 7 For Cardinals2011 World Series: Chris Carpenter Will Start Game 7 For Cardinals
    2011 World Series: Tony La Russa ‘Offended’ By ‘Moneyball’2011 World Series: Tony La Russa ‘Offended’ By ‘Moneyball’
    100 Years Ago, Rain Held Up The World Series... For A Week100 Years Ago, Rain Held Up The World Series... For A Week
    Eat The Rally Squirrel!Eat The Rally Squirrel!
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    By Al Yellon
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    Throw Back ‘Throw It Back’Throw Back ‘Throw It Back’
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    A Rangers fan threw Albert Pujols’ third HR ball back on the field last Saturday. Jim Caple says it’s time for this “tradition” to end.

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    Postseason Pitching On Three Days’ RestPostseason Pitching On Three Days’ Rest
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    With Wednesday’s rainout, it’s possible the Cardinals’ Chris Carpenter could throw in Game 7 on three days’ rest. David Fung of Beyond the Boxscore has a graphical look at how pitchers do in the postseason on three days’ rest.

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