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Baseball: Astros beat Yankees in ALCS opener

HOUSTON, United States, Oct. 13 Kyodo - Masahiro Tanaka of the New York Yankees pitches against the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on Oct. 13, 2017. Tanaka allowed two runs in six innings in the Yankees' 2-1 loss.

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Royals edge Orioles in Game 2 of ALCS

BALTIMORE, United States - Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar hits an RBI double in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League baseball championship series against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore on Oct. 11, 2014. The Royals won 6-4.

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Royals edge Orioles in Game 2 of ALCS

BALTIMORE, United States - Kansas City Royals' Norichika Aoki (L) is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a hit by Eric Hosmer during the first inning of Game 2 of the American League baseball championship series against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore on Oct. 11, 2014. The Royals won 6-4.

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Royals edge Orioles in Game 2 of ALCS

BALTIMORE, United States - Kansas City Royals' Lorenzo Cain scores on a hit by Eric Hosmer as Norichika Aoki (23) watches during the first inning of Game 2 of the American League baseball championship series against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore on Oct. 11, 2014. The Royals won 6-4.

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Royals edge Orioles in Game 2 of ALCS

BALTIMORE, United States - Kansas City Royals' Lorenzo Cain (R) watches his RBI single to left from Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Zach Britton (L) in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League baseball championship series against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore on Oct. 11, 2014. The Royals won 6-4.

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Royals edge Orioles in Game 2 of ALCS

BALTIMORE, United States - Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar (back) hits an RBI double from Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Zach Britton (53) in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League baseball championship series against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore on Oct. 11, 2014. The Royals won 6-4.

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Royals edge Orioles in Game 2 of ALCS

BALTIMORE, United States - Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas (back) runs after making a sacrifice bunt from Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Zack Britton (L) during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League baseball championship series against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore on Oct. 11, 2014. The Royals won 6-4.

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Royals edge Orioles in Game 2 of ALCS

BALTIMORE, United States - Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas makes a sacrifice bunt during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League baseball championship series against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore on Oct. 11, 2014. The Royals won 6-4.

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Royals edge Orioles in Game 2 of ALCS

BALTIMORE, United States - Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Greg Holland (L) celebrates with Norichika Aoki after the Royals defeat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 in Game 2 of the American League baseball championship series in Baltimore on Oct. 11, 2014.

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Royals edge Orioles in Game 2 of ALCS

BALTIMORE, United States - Kansas City Royals' Norichika Aoki hits a single to left during the first inning of Game 2 of the American League baseball championship series in Baltimore on Oct. 11, 2014. Aoki went 1-for-3 as the Royals won 6-4.

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Royals edge Orioles in Game 2 of ALCS

BALTIMORE, United States - Kansas City Royals' Alcides Escobar hits an RBI double in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League baseball championship series against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore on Oct. 11, 2014. The Royals won 6-4.

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Royals edge Orioles in Game 2 of ALCS

BALTIMORE, United States - Kansas City Royals' players celebrate after beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 in Game 2 of the American League baseball Championship series in Baltimore on Oct. 11, 2014.

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Uehara named ALCS MVP as Boston heads to World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara raises the American League Championship Series MVP trophy at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 19, 2013, after the Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 in Game 6 to advance to the World Series. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Uehara named ALCS MVP as Boston heads to World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara raises the American League Championship Series MVP trophy at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 19, 2013, after the Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 in Game 6 to advance to the World Series. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Yankees swept by Tigers in ALCS

DETROIT, United States - Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers celebrates with teammates after the Tigers won Game 4 against the New York Yankees 8-1 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 18, 2012, sweeping the Yankees to win the ALCS. The Tigers' Prince Fielder can be seen under the arm of Cabrera.

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Yankees swept by Tigers in ALCS

DETROIT, United States - Members of the Detroit Tigers celebrate after winning Game 4 against the New York Yankees 8-1 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 18, 2012, sweeping the Yankees to win the ALCS.

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Yankees swept by Tigers in ALCS

DETROIT, United States - Members of the Detroit Tigers celebrate after winning Game 4 against the New York Yankees 8-1 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 18, 2012, sweeping the Yankees to win the ALCS.

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Yankees swept by Tigers in ALCS

DETROIT, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki strikes out in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 18, 2012. The Yankees lost 8-1 and were swept out of the ALCS.

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Yankees swept by Tigers in ALCS

DETROIT, United States - Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers wallops a two-run home run in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 18, 2012. The Tigers won 8-1, sweeping the Yankees to win the ALCS.

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Yankees swept by Tigers in ALCS

DETROIT, United States - Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers watches his two-run home run in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 18, 2012. The Tigers won 8-1, sweeping the Yankees to win the ALCS.

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Tigers beat Yankees in ALCS Game 3

DETROIT, United States - Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander pitches during Game 3 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 16, 2012. The Tigers won 2-1.

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Tigers beat Yankees in ALCS Game 3

DETROIT, United States - New York Yankees infielder Eduardo Nunez homers during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the American League championship series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 16, 2012. The Tigers won 2-1.

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Tigers beat Yankees in ALCS Game 3

DETROIT, United States - Detroit Tigers outfielder Delmon Young homers during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 16, 2012. The Tigers won 2-1.

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Tigers beat Yankees in ALCS Game 3

DETROIT, United States - Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander pitches during Game 3 of the American League championship series against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 16, 2012. The Tigers won 2-1.

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Jeter injured in ALCS opener

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter (L) fractures his left ankle while playing shortstop in the 12th inning of the American League Championship Series opener against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 13, 2012. The Tigers won 6-4 in 12 innings.

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Ibanez hits two-run homer in ALCS opener

NEW YORK, United States - Raul Ibanez of the New York Yankees belts a two-run homer during the ninth inning of the American League Championship Series opener against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 13, 2012. The Tigers won 6-4 in 12 innings.

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Ichiro homers in ALCS opener

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Ichiro Suzuki belts a two-run homer against pitcher Jose Valverde (46) of the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning of the American League Championship Series opener at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 13, 2012. The Tigers won 6-4 in 12 innings.

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Rangers win ALCS

ARLINGTON, United States - Japan's Koji Uehara (C) takes part in a champagne celebration after the Texas Rangers won Game 6 of the American League baseball championship series against the Detroit Tigers 15-5 in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 15, 2011. The Rangers advanced to the World Series.

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Rangers win ALCS

ARLINGTON, United States - Japan's Koji Uehara (R) and Yoshinori Tateyama (4th from R), and other Texas Rangers players celebrate after winning Game 6 of the American League baseball championship series against the Detroit Tigers 15-5 in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 15, 2011. The Rangers advanced to the World Series.

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Rangers' Tateyama vs Tigers in ALCS Game 3

DETROIT, United States - Yoshinori Tateyama of the Texas Rangers, who replaced Darren Oliver during the eighth inning, pitches against the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 11, 2011. Tateyama threw two-thirds of a scoreless inning. Texas led the best-of-seven series 2-1 after losing 5-2 to Detroit.

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Rangers' Uehara in loss vs Tigers in ALCS Game 3

DETROIT, United States - Koji Uehara of the Texas Rangers, who replaced Colby Lewis during the sixth inning, pitches against the Detroit Tigers in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Oct. 11, 2011. He was charged with 1 run in two thirds of an inning. Texas led the best-of-seven series 2-1 after losing 5-2 to Detroit.

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Rangers on brink of ALCS

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Texas Rangers closer Neftali Feliz raises his fist after retiring Kelly Shoppach of the Tampa Bay Rays into a double play in the ninth inning of Game 3 of MLB's American League Division Series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Oct. 3, 2011. The Rangers are now one win away from advancing to the AL Championship Series after a 4-3 victory over the Rays.

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Rangers on brink of ALCS

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Texas Rangers starting pitcher Colby Lewis pitches against Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of MLB's American League Division Series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Oct. 3, 2011. The Rangers are now one win away from advancing to the AL Championship Series after a 4-3 victory over the Rays.

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Texas defeats Yankees in ALCS

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Colby Lewis throws against the New York Yankees during Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 22, 2010, at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Lewis allowed one run in eight innings to lead the team to a 6-1 victory and its first league championship.

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Texas defeats Yankees in ALCS

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers closer Neftali Feliz (facing camera) hugs catcher Bengie Molina after the team defeated the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series Oct. 22, 2010, at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The team won 6-1 in Game 6 of the league series to advance to the World Series for the first time in the team's history.

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Texas defeats Yankees in ALCS

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers' Vladimir Guerrero jumps on top of his teammates in celebration after defeating the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series on Oct. 22, 2010, at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The team won 6-1 in Game 6 of the league series to advance to the World Series for the first time in the team's history.

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Texas defeats Yankees in ALCS

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington hoists the championship trophy after the team defeated the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series on Oct. 22, 2010, at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The Rangers, who won 6-1 in Game 6, will advance to the World Series for the first time in the team's history.

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Texas defeats Yankees in ALCS

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero hits a two-run double in the fifth inning of Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 22, 2010, at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The team won 6-1 in Game 6 of the league series to advance to the World Series for the first time in the team's history.

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Texas defeats Yankees in ALCS

ARLINGTON, United States - The Texas Rangers celebrate after defeating the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series on Oct. 22, 2010, at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. The team won 6-1 in Game 6 to advance to the World Series for the first time in the team's history.

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N.Y. Yankees improve to 2-0 in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez (C) is greeted by his teammates after hitting a homer over the right-field fence off Los Angeles Angels pitcher Brian Fuentes in the eleventh inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2009. The Yankees won 4-3 in 13 innings.

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N.Y. Yankees improve to 2-0 in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez watches his homer over the right-field fence off Los Angeles Angels pitcher Brian Fuentes in the eleventh inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2009. The Yankees won 4-3 in 13 innings.

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N.Y. Yankees improve to 2-0 in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees' Derek Jeter hits a solo homer off Los Angeles Angels starter Joe Saunders in the third inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2009. The Yankees won 4-3 in 13 innings.

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H. Matsui singles, Yankees improve to 2-0 in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits a single to right in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2009. Matsui went 1-for-4 as the Yankees won 4-3 in 13 innings.

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Matsui helps Yankees to 1st win in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui hits an RBI double off Los Angeles Angels starter John Lackey in the fifth inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 16, 2009. Matsui went 2-for-3 with two RBIs as the Yankees won 4-1.

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Matsui helps Yankees to 1st win in ALCS

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (L) smiles on first base after hitting an RBI infield single off Los Angeles Angels starter John Lackey in the first inning of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 16, 2009. Matsui went 2-for-3 with two RBIs as the Yankees won 4-1.

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Yankees beat Twins, advances to ALCS

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui (R) and Yankees infielder Alex Rodriguez celebrate their team's advance to their first American League Championship Series since 2004 at the Metrodome stadium Otc. 11, 2009, after beating the Minnesota Twins in the ALCS division series.

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Yankees beat Twins, advances to ALCS

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui (R) and Yankees infielder Derek Jeter celebrate their team's advance to their first American League Championship Series since 2004 at the Metrodome stadium Oct. 11, 2009, after beating the Minnesota Twins in the ALCS division series.

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Yankees beat Twins, advances to ALCS

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - New York Yankees starter Andy Pettitte throws a ball in a game against the Minnesota Twins at the Metrodome stadium in the division series of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 11, 2009. Pettitte led the New York Yankees to a 4-1 win over the Twins to advance to their first ALCS since 2004.

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Yankees beat Twins, advances to ALCS

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - New York Yankees Jorge Posada hits a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning in a game against the Minnesota Twins in the division series of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 11, 2009. The New York Yankees swept to a 4-1 win to advance to their first ALCS since 2004.

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H. Matsui 1-for-3 as Yankees move on to ALCS

MINNEAPOLIS, United States - New York Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui (R) is hit into a double play after Michael Cuddyer of the Minnesota Twins catches out Robinson Cano of the Yankees in the fifth inning of their game at Metro Dome in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the division series of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 11. Matsui went 1-for-3 with a walk as the New York Yankees swept with a 4-1 win to advance to their first ALCS since 2004.