David Freese, the
eventual Series MVP, and Lance Berkman each stroked a game - tying hit when a third strike would have given Texas its first world
championship — Freese hit a 1 — 2 pitch for a game - tying triple with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, and Berkman tied things again with a single on a 2 — 2 pitch with two outs in the 10th.