2011 World Series
The 2011 World Series is the 107th edition of the World Series, the championship game of Major League Baseball. It was between the St. Louis Cardinals of the National League and the Texas Rangers of the American League. The series lasted seven games and was won by the Cardinals.[1] David Freese was named the World Series MVP.
2011 World Series Media
Rangers newcomer Adrián Beltré won both a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger award for his efforts during the regular season.
Cardinals third baseman David Freese experienced a torrid hitting streak in the postseason, being named NLCS MVP in 2011.
Chris Carpenter, the winning pitcher in Game 1.
Michael Young hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the ninth inning for the Rangers.
Albert Pujols hit three home runs for the Cardinals in Game 3.
Mike Napoli hit a home run for the Rangers for the second time in the series.
Josh Hamilton hit the go ahead two-run home run in the 10th inning for the Rangers.
Lance Berkman, however, hit the tying single in the Cardinals' half of the 10th inning.
David Freese, who hit a two-RBI triple that tied the game in the 9th inning for the Cardinals, hit a solo home run in the 11th to stave off elimination for St. Louis.
References
- ↑ "2011 World Series - St. Louis Cardinals over Texas Rangers (4-3)". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-03-01.