rough up
もう一本。rough upは「手荒く扱う、暴力を振るう、かき乱す」などの意味で知られていますが、ここでは「完勝する、圧勝する」「完全に抑える」あたりでしょうか。(UG)
Cardinals Defeat Dodgers to Advance to World Series
St. Louis advanced to its second World Series in three seasons by roughing up the Los Angeles Dodgers, 9-0, in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series.
The Cardinals will face the winner of the American League Championship Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers.