The Texas Rangers Nelson Cruz came through again for his team in the 11th inning of last nights game against the Detroit Tigers. First, Cruz snipered Miguel Cabrera at home in the 8th as he tried to score the go ahead run from third base after a sacrifice fly. Then in the 11th, he hit is second extra inning home run of the series to lock up the victory for the Rangers and give them a 3-1 series lead:
The New York Giants were unable to stop the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half after leading by 21 points. To cap off the rally, DeSean Jackson returned a punt 65 yards for the score and he made sure no time was left on the clock.
The Boston Celtics Captain Paul Pierce recorded his 6th career triple double (18 pts, 10 boards & 12 assists) to lead Boston over the Indiana Pacers 99-88. The win was also Boston’s 13th in a row:
The New York Knicks overcame the Detroit Pistons in double overtime by a score of 125-116, thanks in large part to Amare Stoudemire’s double double (37 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists & 1 block):
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