The Detroit Tigers have been pushed to the brink of elimination in the ALCS after their 4-3 loss on Thursday night in Game 5. Despite an incredible catch from Jose Iglesias, the Tigers couldn't break through and get the lead in this one.
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Big Papi loves himself some Koji (Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports)
Speaking of Koji, Garrett talked about how all four Playoff teams left in the race don't have a "proven closer". Gasp! Staying on the Koji train, I looked at the best and worst one-year contracts from last winter – one of which is Boston's shutdown closer. And hey, one more loosely-related to Koji note – Rangers CEO Nolan Ryan is retiring on Halloween. You'll remember that Texas traded Chris Davis for Uehara in 2011 and let him walk as a free agent this winter.
Today, we'll have Game 6 of the NLCS. The Cardinals once again look to punch their ticket to the Fall Classic, but it won't be easy as rookie Michael Wacha takes on all-world Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw at 8:30 PM on TBS.
Enjoy your day of baseball, everyone.
