"Game Six featured eleven innings, five official errors, numerous others in judgment, and what will not be Albert Pujols' final plate appearance in a Cardinals uniform—a tenth-inning intentional walk—but it was an official game and then some, one the Texas Rangers did not win. The Cardinals owe their stay of execution to David Freese, whose 9th-inning triple with two outs and two strikes forced extras, and whose 11th-inning walkoff homer ensured the first World Series game seven since 2002. Lance Berkman also fought off a two-strike, two-out 10th-inning guillotine by delivering an RBI single. That, of course, was forced by man-of-many comebacks Josh Hamilton, who gave the Rangers a 9-7 lead in the top of the 10th. We'll be talking all about this game Friday, but for now, enjoy the majesty that is David Freese."
Deadspin (Video), The New Yorker: Five Errors, Six Home Runs, NYT: Was It the Greatest World Series Game Ever?, NYT - As Game 6 Echoes, Here Comes Game 7, George Vecsey, Grantland: Can the Texas Rangers bounce back and win the World Series? History says no., Grantland: Game 6 Revisited: "How Did This Happen?"
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