Yankees vs. Rangers – ALCS Game 2

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Oct 17, 2010

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Things went from bad to worse for Phil Hughes in Game 2 of the ALCS. Hughes was pulled in the fifth after giving up all seven runs in the Yanks’ 7-2 loss to the Rangers. The series is tied, 1-1. Getty Images

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Elvis Andrus of the Texas Rangers slides into home plate to score on a double steal against Jorge Posada in the bottom of the first inning. Getty Images

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Marcus Thames throws his bat after striking out to end the sixth inning, stranding two runners as the Yankees trailed. Getty Images

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Rangers catcher Bengie Molina goes against the rail for a foul ball. EPA

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The Rangers’ Ian Kinsler hits a RBI triple in the fifth inning. AP

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Nelson Cruz of the Texas Rangers makes the catch at the wall on a ball hit by Robinson Cano in the second. Getty Images

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Ian Kinsler of the Texas Rangers fields a ground ball hit by Lance Berkman. Getty Images

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Second time’s the charm: After a close call in the second, Robinson Cano hits a solo home run in the sixth inning. REUTERS

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Whiff! A strike sails past Jorge Posada in the sixth inning. EPA

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Whew! Rangers Reliever Clay Rapada celebrates after getting the last out of the sixth inning, leaving two Yankees stranded on base. Getty Images

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Derek Jeter looks dejected after striking out in the ninth inning. Jeter had one hit, three strikeouts and a walk on Saturday. REUTERS

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You’ll get your chance: Pitchers Andy Pettitte, Joba Chamberlain, Austin Kearns and A. J. Burnett leaning on the dugout rail during the fifth inning. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

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Phil Hughes sits alone in the dugout after leaving the game in the fifth inning. UPI

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Whee! Texas Rangers left fielder Josh Hamilton does a little hop after the Rangers beat the Yankees, 7-2. AP

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Rangers manager Ron Washington congratulates Nelson Cruz after Cruz scored in the bottom of the fifth inning. Getty Images

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