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The Detroit Tigers run onto the field after winning Game 4 of the American League Championship Series, 8-1, against the New York Yankees, on Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series. (Associated Press)

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Detroit Tigers' Max Scherzer throws in the first inning during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees on Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. (Associated Press)

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Detroit Tigers 1B Prince Fielder takes the throw from Omar Infante to get New York Yankees' Brett Gardner out at first base during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. (Associated Press)

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New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia is relieved in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees on Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers won, 8-1, to move on to the World Series. (Associated Press)

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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera watches his two-run home run in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees on Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers won, 8-1, to move on to the World Series. (Associated Press)

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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera (left) and Omar Infante celebrate after Cabrera hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees on Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers won, 8-1, to move on to the World Series. (Associated Press)

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New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez runs back to the dugout after flying out in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers on Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. (Associated Press)

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Detroit Tigers OF Delmon Young hits an RBI single in the first inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees on Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. (Associated Press)

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New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia watches after the Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. (Associated Press)

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New York Yankees' Nick Swisher leaves home plate after striking out to end the third inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers on Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers won, 8-1, to move on to the World Series. (Associated Press)

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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Yankees in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers won, 8-1, to move on to the World Series. (Associated Press)

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Detroit Tigers OF Delmon Young hits an RBI single in the first inning off New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers won, 8-1, to move on to the World Series. (Associated Press)

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The Detroit Tigers celebrate after winning Game 4 of the American League Championship Series, 8-1, against the New York Yankees on Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series. (Associated Press)

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Detroit Tigers 1B Prince Fielder celebrates in the locker room after his team won Game 4 of the American League Championship Series, 8-1, against the New York Yankees on Oct. 18, 2012, in Detroit. The Tigers move on to the World Series. (Associated Press)

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman faces journalists following collective bargaining talks in Toronto, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012. Bettman received three counterproposals from the players' association on Thursday and left the negotiating table "thoroughly disappointed," further shrinking the possibility of a full hockey regular season. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Chris Young)

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Ryan Calvird of Farmington, Mo., gets ready for the start of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals on Oct. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. (Associated Press)

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The Budweiser Clydesdales walk around Busch Stadium in St. Louis before Game 4 of the National League Championship Series between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals on Oct. 18, 2012. (Associated Press)

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St. Louis Cardinals OF Allen Craig is congratulated after hitting sacrifice fly to score Matt Carpenter from third during the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants on Oct. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. (Associated Press)

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St. Louis Cardinals 1B Matt Holliday hits an RBI single during the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants on Oct. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. (Associated Press)

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San Francisco Giants OF Hunter Pence hits a home run during the second inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Oct. 18, 2012, in St. Louis. (Associated Press)