Boston finally broke through on offense, coming away with a 4-3 victory Thursday night.
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Red Sox hold on, win Game 5, 4-3
Led by Mike Napoli and Koji Uehara, Boston is now just one win from their first World Series berth since 2007.
ALCS Notebook: Lester welcomes rematch after losing Game 1 heartbreaker
Lester allowed the one run, on six hits, one walk and two hit batters on Saturday. His one costly mistake was a hanging curve that Jhonny Peralta lined to center for a two-out RBI single.
On Baseball: No matter the demeanor, Tazawa’s stuff meaner
DETROIT — It was a pressure situation. Runner on third and Junichi Tazawa needed a strikeout. Maybe you remember the game. It was Tazawa’s pro debut in the United States in the Portland Sea Dogs’ opener at Hadlock Field in 2009. He faced another jam Tuesday. “A little different lineup,” Arnie Beyeler pointed out. Beyeler, […]
Tigers show some bite
Jake Peavy is rocked early and Detroit evens the series with a 7-3 victory at home. Game 5 will be played Thursday in Detroit.
Red Sox Notebook: Red Sox face Fister
Detroit’s Game 4 pitcher is not another power thrower.
On Baseball: Lackey was better than Verlander
The hype was all about the Detroit pitcher, but Boston’s starter proved his worth.
Steve Solloway: Red Sox atonement continues
Long memories hinder fans’ embrace.
Napoli, Lackey lift Red Sox over Tigers in Game 3
John Lackey outduels All-Star Justin Verlander, and Mike Napoli hits a solo homer to put the Red Sox two wins from a World Series berth.
American League Championships Series: Huge test for Lackey, Red Sox
John Lackey has had plenty of rest lately, but the Red Sox need him to be sharp in Game 3 against the Tigers.