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The Rangers relievers got quick redemption, and Texas finally has won a postseason game at home for the first time in its 50-season history.

The Rangers led by five runs with nine outs remaining, and by four runs with six outs remaining. By Saturday morning, they will only wonder how it all went wrong, how the Yankees, and not themselves, are the ones holding a 1-0 series lead.

Cliff Lee pitched another postseason gem and the Texas Rangers won a playoff series for the first time, beating the Tampa Bay Rays in a decisive Game 5.

The San Francisco Giants celebrated their first playoff win in eight years, then paused to honor the man whose career they had just ended.

Cole Hamels pumped his fist when it was over, and the Philadelphia Phillies celebrated with a few chest bumps and a handshake line before returning to the clubhouse for more champagne.

Tampa Bay’s 5-2 win on Sunday sets up a showdown between Cliff Lee and David Less in Game 5 on Tuesday.

Phil Hughes pitched seven shutout innings, Marcus Thames hit a two-run homer and the Yankees beat the Twins 6-1 Saturday night to complete a three-game sweep and return to the ALCS.

Rangers Ballpark was buzzing in anticipation of a long-awaited celebration and the Tampa Bay Rays had been dreadful at the plate.

Rick Ankiel's Giant-beating blast saves the Braves from an 0-2 hole.

4 errors. 3 hit batsmen. 5 unearned runs. Zero chance left for unraveling Reds.