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Video: The 2011 MLB Season In Review

Already missing baseball? Us too! To help you detox from a season to remember and a playoffs we’ll never forget here are a few of the highlights from the 2011 season.

May

Francisco Liriano throws a no-hitter:

http://mlb.mlb.com/shared/flash/video/share/ObjectEmbedFrame.swf?content_id=19287539&topic_id=&width=400&height=254&property=mlbBrandon Guyer hits a home run in his first career at-bat:

http://mlb.mlb.com/shared/flash/video/share/ObjectEmbedFrame.swf?content_id=14549743&topic_id=&width=400&height=254&property=mlb Justin Verlander no-hits the Blue Jays:

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June

A.J. Burnett strikes out four batters in one inning:

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July

Ervin Santana pitches a no-hitter:

http://mlb.mlb.com/shared/flash/video/share/ObjectEmbedFrame.swf?content_id=17340525&topic_id=&width=400&height=254&property=mlbDerek Jeter reaches 3,000 hits:

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Robinson Cano wins the All-Star Home Run Derby

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Prince Fielder hits a 3-run home run to lead the NL over the AL 5-1 in the All-Star Game:

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August

Justin Masterson strikes out four batters in a single inning:

http://mlb.mlb.com/shared/flash/video/share/ObjectEmbedFrame.swf?content_id=17644105&topic_id=&width=400&height=254&property=mlbDan Uggla’s extends his hit streak to 33 games, where it ends the next night:

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September

George Kottaras hits for the cycle:

http://mlb.mlb.com/shared/flash/video/share/ObjectEmbedFrame.swf?content_id=18802481&topic_id=&width=400&height=254&property=mlbPablo Sandoval hits two home runs in one inning:

http://mlb.mlb.com/shared/flash/video/share/ObjectEmbedFrame.swf?content_id=19388537&topic_id=&width=400&height=254&property=mlbSandoval hits for the cycle

http://mlb.mlb.com/shared/flash/video/share/ObjectEmbedFrame.swf?content_id=19262215&topic_id=&width=400&height=254&property=mlbMariano Rivera sets the all-time saves record:

http://mlb.mlb.com/shared/flash/video/share/ObjectEmbedFrame.swf?content_id=19399285&topic_id=&width=400&height=254&property=mlbTommy Milone, a pitcher, hits a home run in his first career at-bat:

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The Last Day of the Regular Season

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The Divisional Round

Carpenter outduels Halladay as St. Louis upsets the Phillies in 5 games to advance:

http://mlb.mlb.com/shared/flash/video/share/ObjectEmbedFrame.swf?content_id=19861903&topic_id=&width=400&height=254&property=mlbNyjer Morgan hits a Game 5 extra-innings walk-off single as the Brewers beat the Diamondbacks:

http://mlb.mlb.com/shared/flash/video/share/ObjectEmbedFrame.swf?content_id=19861421&topic_id=&width=400&height=254&property=mlbAfter guaranteeing a series win, closer Jose Valverde strikes out A-Rod to send the Tigers to the ALCS:

http://mlb.mlb.com/shared/flash/video/share/ObjectEmbedFrame.swf?content_id=19854915&topic_id=&width=400&height=254&property=mlbThe Rangers close out the Rays in four games:

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Pennants

Nelson Cruz set a postseason record with 6 home runs in a series as the Rangers beat the Tigers in six games:

http://mlb.mlb.com/shared/flash/video/share/ObjectEmbedFrame.swf?content_id=19919367&topic_id=&width=400&height=254&property=mlbDavid Freese’s postseason hitting streak extended to 10 games as the Cardinals topped the Brewers in six.

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World Series, Game Six

With the Cardinals down to their final strike on two separate occasions, the Rangers fail to seal the deal.

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The End

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Pitchers and catchers report in less than four months…