Behind 10 runs on a dozen hits, the Cardinals took a 1-0 NLCS lead over the Astros.

Is it possible that coming back from a 2-0 deficit in a best-of-seven series is harder than coming back from a 2-0 deficit in a best-of-five? Of course it isn’t. Is it?

Eventually, every son will rise up and best his father. For Pedro Martinez, last night was not his time, as Jon Lieber exceeded expectations and dominated the Red Sox. Now the question must be asked… is this series over?

The Yankees took a 2-0 lead in the ALCS, the Cardinals took a 1-0 lead in the NLCS, Curt Schilling may be out for the rest of the postseason and the rest of the news around the majors.

St. Louis Cardinals (105-57, NL Central champs) vs. Houston Astros (92-70, NL Wild Card)

What was at first a Yankees blowout and a chance at history turned into a near-miracle comeback, a message that the ALCS is going to be very closely fought, and a very entertaining baseball series.

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The Yankees took a 1-0 lead in the ALCS, the NLCS starts today and the rest of the news around the majors.

New York Yankees (101-61, AL East champs) vs. Boston Red Sox (98-64, AL Wild Card)

That you know: now find out why — a wholly objective ALCS Preview.