The ALCS:
The Denver Broncos (107-55)
AT
The Miami Dolphins (97-65)
The Broncos suffered a complete meltdown in getting annihilated, 11-0, by the Dolphins, and Miami evened the series at two games apiece. The Dolphins struck for 2 runs in the second inning, 1 run in the third, 4 runs in the fifth inning, 1 run in the sixth, and 3 runs in the eighth inning, banging out 17 hits in the process.
On the mound for Miami, the seemingly ageless
Jim Miller tossed a five hit shutout.
The Dolphins'
Dennis Fernandez provided 3 hits, 1 walk, 2 RBI, 4 runs scored, and a 2 run homer.
Danial Armas collected 4 hits, 3 RBI, and 3 run scored.
Francisco Alvarez had 3 hits and 3 RBI.
The NLCS:
The San Jose Sharks (96-66)
AT
The San Diego Padres (85-77)
The Sharks avoided getting swept, and staved off elimination, with an emphatic 7-1 triumph.
Ugo Momoru ripped a first inning homerun, and then starting pitcher
Justo Rubino helped himself out with a two run single in the fifth inning. After San Diego looked like it might still have hope, scoring a run in the bottom of the fifth, the Sharks brought that hope to a screeching halt with a 4 run eighth inning, providing the final margin of 7-1.
Not only did he acquit himself nicely at the plate, but Rubino also was superb on the mound, tossing 8 innings of 4 hit ball, while striking out 6 batters. The
Gaby Matos/
Andrew Burdick/
Gregorio Ruiz trio combined to go 0 for 11, with a walk, and 3 strikeouts.