The Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros will do battle in Game 1 of the American League Champion Series on Saturday night at Fenway Park. The Astros made quick work of the Cleveland Indians with a three-game sweep in their AL Division Series, while it took the Red Sox one extra contest to dispatch the New York Yankees in the other ALDS. Boston will give the ball to Chris Sale, who made a surprise appearance out of the bullpen in the clinching Game 4 against the Bronx Bombers. The left-hander did earn a win as a starter against New York in Game 1, much like the Astros’ series-opening starter Justin Verlander, who notched
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Red Sox Wrap: Boston Clinches ALDS With 4-3 Win Over Yankees In Game 4
The Red Sox will be playing past the American League Division Series for the first time since 2013. Boston put away the New York Yankees 4-3 in Game 4 on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium, clinching the ALDS 3-1 and securing a date with the Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series. Three of Boston’s runs came in the third inning, with one other coming in the fourth. After that, the Sox relied on the pitching to carry them to victory. Here’s how it went down: GAME IN A WORDClutch. The game hung in the balance the entire time, but clutch showings at different points in the game guided the Red Sox to
Pedro Martinez Slams Umpire Angel Hernandez After Horrific ALDS Game 3
Angel Hernandez just isn’t a good umpire, let’s get that out of the way. The veteran ump had a rough night at Yankee Stadium on Monday, as he had three (!) calls overturned at first base in the first four innings. Here they are: After the game, TBS analyst and MLB Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez slammed Hernandez, who is known as one of the worst umpires in the league. “Angel was horrible,” Martinez said on TBS’ postgame show. “Don’t get me going on Angel now. Major League Baseball needs to do something about Angel. It doesn’t matter how many times he sues Major League Baseball. He’s as bad as
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David Price, Masahiro Tanaka To Square Off In Game 2 Of Red Sox-Yankees ALDS
The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees received two very different results from their respective starting pitchers Friday night. Chris Sale was sharp over 5 1/3 innings of work, allowing two runs on five hits with eight strikeouts. J.A. Happ, however, was chased after just two-plus innings, surrendering five runs on four hits with one walk and two strikeouts as the Red Sox claimed a 5-4 victory in Game 1 of the two sides’ American League Division Series. David Price now will get the ball for the Red Sox in Game 2 and will be opposed by Masahiro Tanaka. Price had a successful regular season, but infamously has struggled in the
Red Sox Vs. Orioles Game 1 Lineup: Blake Swihart Starts In Right Field
The Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles will play two at Fenway Park on Tuesday. Following Monday’s rain-out, the two teams will square off in a day-night doubleheader. Boston will send southpaw David Price to the mound in Game 1, while the Orioles will counter with right-hander Ryan Meisinger. Price is looking to put a bow on perhaps his best season in a Red Sox uniform, as the the 33-year-old enters the game with a 15-7 record and a 3.53 ERA across 29 starts. Meisinger, meanwhile, will be making his first start in the big leagues. The 24-year-old rookie is 2-0 with a 4.50 ERA in 16 relief appearances this season. As
Red Sox’s Victory ‘Not Just Another Game’ After Breaking Franchise Record
It’s been quite a historic year for the Boston Red Sox. The team set a new franchise record for wins in a single season Monday night with a 6-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Boston also clinched home field advantage throughout the playoffs beginning Oct. 5. But what makes this Red Sox team so different from previous Boston World Series teams? NESN’s Dave O’Brien and Dennis Eckersley discussed why the team is special, and why the Red Sox need to do well in the postseason as they battle for the World Series trophy. To hear from O’Brien and Eckersley, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presen... NESN.com