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MLB playoffs 2012: Tigers sweep Yankees, advance to World Series
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October 19, 2012
Tigers starters post near-record ERA against Yanks
The Detroit Tigers' starting rotation posted the second-lowest ERA ever in a best-of-7 series against the New York Yankees.
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October 18, 2012
Delmon Young named ALCS MVP
Delmon Young had as many RBIs by himself as the Yankees did as a team during the American League Championship Series.
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October 18, 2012
Tigers wrap up Game 4 of ALCS over Yanks, 8-1
The Tigers officially punched their ticket to the 2012 World Series on Thursday evening with an impressive 8-1 win over New York.
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October 18, 2012
Game 5 of ALCS would be at 4:07 p.m. on Friday
Game 5 of the ALCS between the Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees will start at 4:07 p.m. ET if necessary.
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October 18, 2012
Yankees won't use Sabathia twice in ALCS
The New York Yankees will only get one chance to use CC Sabathia in the ALCS, and that's coming in Game 4 on Thursday.
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October 17, 2012
Pudge Rodriguez to throw out 1st pitch of Game 5
If the ALCS happens to reach a fifth game, former Tigers catcher Pudge Rodriguez would be scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
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October 15, 2012
Verlander hopes Detroit fans don't boo Valverde
Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander hopes the team's fans will choose not to boo closer Jose Valverde in Game 3 despite his recent struggles.
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October 15, 2012
Tigers rotation hasn't allowed a run in four games
The Detroit Tigers' starting rotation hasn't allowed a run in four consecutive games as the team has put itself in a position to win the American League pennant.
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October 15, 2012
Jack Morris to throw out first pitch in Game 3
Former Detroit Tigers ace Jack Morris will throw out the ceremonial first pitch in Game 3 of the ALCS against the New York Yankees.
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October 14, 2012
Yankees continue in playoffs minus Derek Jeter
The New York Yankees will continue in the American League Championship Series without Derek Jeter, one of the franchise's most famed playoff performers, after he broke his ankle Saturday.
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October 13, 2012
Aces carry Tigers and Yankees into ALCS
The Tigers were 4-6 against the Yankees during the 2012 regular season. The Tigers eliminated the Yankees in the ALDS in both 2006 and 2011.
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October 12, 2012
Tigers announce starting rotation for 2012 ALCS
Doug Fister will open Game 1 of the ALCS on the road at Yankee Stadium for the Tigers as the team announced its scheduled rotation for the second round of the playoffs.
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October 12, 2012
Tigers will take on Yankees in ALCS
The New York Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 on Friday to earn a 3-2 series win in the ALDS and a date with the Detroit Tigers this Sunday in the ALCS.
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October 12, 2012
Fister slated to go in Game 1 of ALCS
Doug Fister will be first up for the Tigers in the ALCS, with ace Justin Verlander likely to pitch in Game 3.
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October 12, 2012
Tigers will know ALCS opponent after Friday
The Detroit Tigers will know whether or not they have travel plans this weekend after Game 5 Friday between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles.
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October 12, 2012
MLB releases full schedule for ALCS
The Tigers still await their ALCS opponent, but Major League Baseball released a schedule with start times for all seven games in the next round of the 2012 postseason.