World Series

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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols reacts as he scores during the first inning of Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Ezra Shaw, Pool)

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Drew Webb holds up picture of Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington before Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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A worker removes a tarp from the infield at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, after officials announced that Game 6 of the World Series had been postponed because of rain. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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Texas catcher Mike Napoli's tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning of Game 5 on Monday night gave him a World Series-best nine RBI. (Associated Press)

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Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli hits a two-RBI double off St. Louis Cardinals' Marc Rzepczynski during the eighth inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland acknowledges the crowd after he was taken out of the game during the ninth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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C.J. Wilson will start Monday night in Game 5 of the World Series for the Texas Rangers. Beyond that, he doesn't want to speculate on what free agency will bring. (Associated Press)

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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols hit three home runs, had five hits and six RBI in Game 3 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers on Saturday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Former Cardinals greats Bob Gibson (left) and Bruce Sutter (right) flank Adam Wainwright as they throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday night. (Associated Press)

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St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig reacts after hitting an RBI single during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig hits a RBI single off Texas Rangers' Alexi Ogando during the sixth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa hits during practice for Game 1 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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A worker is seen along the first base line before practice for Game 1 of baseball's World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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This aerial view of shows Griffith Stadium circa 1941. The 1924 Washington Senators won the World Series playing in the ballpark. (CULTURAL TOURISM DC)

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Ranked No. 1 for much of the season, Virginia baseball lost to South Carolina in the College World Series in June. (Associated Press)

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Louisiana's Cain Castille (10) breaks up a double play by taking out Montana second baseman Connor Kieckbusch during the second inning of Montana's 3-1 win in the League World Series. (Associated Press)

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Grounds crew member Brad Garrison tends to the field in preparation for the Little League World Series, which begins Thursday. (Associated Press)

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South Carolina players pose with the trophy as they celebrate after beating Florida 5-2 in Game 2 of the NCAA baseball College World Series best-of-three finals, to win the championship, in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday. (AP Photo/Eric Francis)

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Virginia starter Tyler Wilson threw 7 2/3 innings and allowed one run on five hits while striking out five Thursday in a College World Series game against California. UVa. won 8-1 and will now play South Carolina in the Bracket 2 final on Friday. UVa. would need to win two straight to advance to the best-of-three finals. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)