Indians hit four homers in 12-3 shellacking of Yankees

CLEVELAND -- Rocked right off the bat, the Cleveland Indians quickly found their October swing.

C.C. Sabathia settled down after giving up a debated homer on his fifth pitch and the Indians returned to the postseason after a six-year disappearance by thumping the New York Yankees 12-3 in their AL playoff opener.

Rockies 10, Phillies 5

PHILADELPHIA -- The Colorado Rockies are on quite a roll.

Kaz Matsui hit his first career grand slam and drove in five runs, leading the Rockies over the Philadelphia Phillies for a 2-0 lead in their NL playoff series.

-- The Associated Press