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Lance Berkman hit a two-run homer to left-center off Colby Lewis in the bottom of the first inning, putting the Cardinals ahead 2-1.

Lewis gave up an AL-high 35 homers during the regular season.

Pitching is essential. But when it comes to the playoffs, there is nothing like power. Big home runs make October great -- and they're making a major impact this year, writes Joe Lemire.

The Rangers are leaving Texas with a 2-0 lead in the ALCS. Nelson Cruz hit a walk-off grand slam in the 11th inning, his second homer of the game, as the Rangers beat the Tigers 7-3.

Beltre's three-homer game powers Rangers to ALCS berth.

Three games out. Eleven left to play. And the Tampa Bay Rays mean it when they say the next one is the most important of all.

Jeff Francoeur hit a two-run homer and doubled in a run during the seventh inning, helping the Royals come back to beat the Tigers, 11-8, in the finale of a four-game series.

Alberto Gonzalez hit a go-ahead single in the ninth inning, Kyle Blanks had a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 7-5 on Tuesday night for their season-best fifth straight win.

While the Los Angeles Angels formed a mosh pit at home plate in celebration of Mark Trumbo's dramatic homer, the Texas Rangers did their best to shrug it off.

After Gordon and Butler both went deep in Kansas City's four-run third inning Wednesday night, the Royals survived a harrowing ninth and held on for a 5-4 victory over the AL East leaders.

Thome's 600th homer perfect time to give slugger respect he deserves.