by shawn medeiros | Oct 6, 2008 | 2008 ALDS, Jered Weaver, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Los Angeles Angels, Mike Napoli
The Angels were expected to win at least one game in this series, but after falling behind 0-2 in the ALDS, the Boston Red Sox did not expect that win to come tonight. Mike Napoli homered twice and scored the game winning run as Los Angeles won 5-4 in 12 innings....
by shawn medeiros | Oct 4, 2008 | David Ortiz, Francisco Rodriguez, J.D. Drew, Jonathan Papelbon, Los Angeles Angels
Make that 11 in a row. Tied at 5-5, J. D. Drew smacked a two-run homer off of Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez giving the Boston Red Sox the lead for good at 7-5. In his second inning of relief, Jonathan Papelbon closed the door for his first post season win. Boston...
by shawn medeiros | Oct 2, 2008 | Jason Bay, John Lackey, Jon Lester, Los Angeles Angels
Welcome to the playoffs Jason Bay. After striking out in his first two at-bats Bay lined a two-run home run to left field to put Boston ahead for good in the 4-1 victory over the Angels. Jon Lester 7 solid innings only allowing one run, on six hits, one walk, and...
by shawn medeiros | Oct 1, 2008 | 2008 ALDS
Join the Fireside Chat’s crew tonight live one hour before game time as we do a live pre-game call in show previewing the 2008 ALDS vs. the Angels. How to participate: Join the live Chat from your computer: Click here to join the call or just listen along...
by shawn medeiros | Sep 30, 2008 | 2008 ALDS, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Los Angeles Angels, Playoffs
When the news of Josh Beckett’s strained oblique broke, I’ll admit it, my heart dropped and my shoulders sagged. The one thing that fans and pundits alike thought that the Red Sox had going for them in the post-season was the best post-season, big game...