PHOENIX -- The dynasty didn't end with a shellacking of Roger Clemens. Mariano Rivera isn't used to being the goat, but he's just that after blowing his first save in his last 24 postseason chances.

Ichiro-mania Leads to Pitch-in-Back Disease! No Mo Mr. Nice Guy! And, of course, In Humble Offering of Mutual Peace and Harmony, Nomo-san Respectfully Backs Ichiro-San Off the Plate. What a thing.