ALCS

Sox Lose Dream as Rays Win Game 7

The Red Sox had used all their energy to get to Game 7 of the ALCS. With no Mike Lowell or even Manny Ramirez (though Jason Bay has been a nice substitute), the Red Sox clawed their way to a deciding game after being down in the series 3-1. For the first time since 2003, [...]

Miracle Red Sox Force Game 7

You all know the story. In fact, this is the fourth time since 2003 that the Red Sox have forced a Game 7 in the ALCS after winning Game 6. They did so by beating the Rays 4-2 behind a gutsy effort from an injured Josh Beckett.
The Sox righty allowed two runs on four hits [...]

Sox Have History on Their Side in Game 6

Tonight, the Red Sox will take on the Tampa Bay Rays in another do-or-die game for the team. The Sox made a miraculous comeback in Game 5, down 7-0 with two outs in the seventh inning, to win 8-7 and force Game 6. Josh Beckett will take the mound and oppose righty “Big Game” James [...]

Red Sox Stage Historic Comeback, Force Game 6

Scott Kazmir, who was pushed up to Game 5 for a variety of reasons, pitched a gem through six innings, but Boston’s patient bats forced him out of the game as he reached 111 pitches. When Kazmir left the game, the Red Sox were down 5-0 through six, and by the time they came to [...]

Red Sox Reeling after Rays Win 13-4

We have them right where we want them! Isn’t the 2008 ALCS looking a lot like the 2004 and 2007 ALCS? While the Red Sox have little chance at moving onto the World Series, there always is just that little chance. They have looked really bad in two games at Fenway Park, punctuated by a 13-4 embarassing loss [...]

Rays Blast Red Sox 9-1 in Game 3

The Tampa Bay Rays came into Boston for Game 3 and blasted four home runs (B.J. Upton, Evan Longoria, Rocco Baldelli, Carlos Pena) en route to a 9-1 victory. Joe Maddon’s crew now has a 2-1 series lead, and can end the series in Boston with wins in Game 4 and 5.
Jon Lester was uncharacteristically [...]

Tropicana Field Might be on National TV Soon

Here’s something a lot of people don’t exactly think about much: the quality of one of the baseball stadiums that might be involved in the World Series. I’m referring to the closed dome stadium in Tampa, Tropicana Field.
The reason I bring this up is that we are three Tampa wins away from having this awful [...]

Beckett Horrible in Sox Extra-Inning Loss

The Red Sox offense exploded for four home runs in Game 2, and most of the time it’s good enough for a win. Well, that’s unless you have the 2008 version of Josh Beckett on the hill to start the game, and the 2008 version of Mike Timlin to close it out.
Josh Beckett absolutely laid [...]

The Boston Red Sox Win the ALCS

Down three games to one the Red Sox have come back against the Cleveland Indians to advance to the World Series.
It’s only been since 2004 since the Red Sox have been to the World Series but this is a special year. This is a different team and there have been different conditions.
There has been a [...]

Game 4: Red Sox vs Cleveland Indians In-Game Report

Tim Wakefield (17-12, 4.76) vs Paul Byrd (15-8, 4.59)
ALL GAME LONG

Paul Byrd looked good in the first inning, hitting his spots.
Paul Byrd past 76 pitches has guys hitting .377 or higher so the Sox need to work the count.
Both old guys are pitching well… this is a nerve racking one. Who will be the [...]

Boston Red Sox Win Game 1: Boston Dominates 10-3

C.C. Sabathia was awful tonight. Beckett was great. Boston’s offense was awesome. And after Game 1 Boston has all the momentum and Cleveland needs to start something.
Another News Alert: David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez are still hot. Both had two hits along with Kevin Youkilis. Youkilis, Ortiz, and Ramirez in total scored 7 runs. Awesome [...]

ALCS Preview: Boston Red Sox vs Cleveland Indians

Like the last three years, this ALCS is Yankee-light. Cause the Yankees sucked. But I digress, the Cleveland Indians are a better ballclub than the Yankees this year and they are built for the playoffs.
Cleveland has two very strong pitching Aces and a couple quality veteran starters. They have clutch hitters, speed to put on [...]

Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians ALCS Pitching Schedule

Date
Time
Match-up

Friday, Oct 12th
7:07 pm EDT
C.C. Sabathia vs Josh Beckett

Saturday, Oct 13th
8:07 pm EDT
Fausto Carmona vs. Curt Schilling

Monday, Oct 15th
7:07 pm EDT
Daisuke Matsuzaka vs. Jake Westbrook

Tuesday, Oct 16th
8:07 pm EDT
Tim Wakefield vs. Paul Byrd

Thursday, Oct 18th
8:07 pm EDT
Josh Beckett vs C.C. Sabathia

Saturday, Oct 20th
TBA
Fausto Carmona vs. Curt Schilling

Sunday, Oct 21th
TBA
Jake Westbrook vs. Daisuke Matsuzaka

The one match-up [...]