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Double-A Midland beats Brandon McCarthy to keep postseason alive

The minor league playoffs continued on Friday, with the Double-A Midland RockHounds needing a win to keep their postseason alive. They entered down 2-0 in the best-of-5 Texas League Championship Series, but managed to beat former A’s star Brandon McCarthy to force a fourth game on Saturday. They still need to win two more on the road to earn their 4-peat title, but if anyone can pull it off its these magical Hounds.

Here’s a closer look.

Midland RockHounds vs. Tulsa Drillers (Dodgers)

Best-of-5 Championship Series

Hounds trail series 1-2

Game 1: Drillers 5, Hounds 3 (recap)
Game 2: Drillers 5, Hounds 4 (recap)
Game 3: Hounds 2, Drillers 0 (box score)
Game 4: Sat.