Rangers win again in extras to take 3-1 series lead

Detroit, MI – Mike Napoli hit a game-winning RBI single in run homer, 3, to grab a decisive lead in this best- seven series.

Cruz continues to punish the Tigers, becoming the only player in postseason history to hit two extra inning home runs in the same series. He ended Game 2 in the 11th inning with the first walkoff grand slam in playoff history.

Josh Hamilton began the 11th with a double. With one down, Jose Valverde (0-1) intentionally walked Adrian Beltre before Napoli singled home Hamilton for a 4-3 advantage. Cruz followed with a three-run blast to cap the scoring, as the Rangers emphatically grabbed a 3-1 series advantage.

Brandon Inge hit a game-tying home run in the seventh inning for the Tigers, who got a two-run double from Miguel Cabrera.

Since 1985, the ALCS has produced three four-game sweeps. In the other 22 series, the winner of Game 4 has advanced to the World Series 17 times.

Detroit does have a measure of solace, however, as it sends 24-game winner Justin Verlander to the hill as the series shifts back to Arlington Thursday.