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If Angels reliever Scot Shields comes back for the 10th inning, he will be entering new territory.
He has already pitched 2 1/3 innings tonight. He did not pitch more than two innings in any outing in 2008.
Stay tuned.
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While we have harped on the struggling Angels for much of the last five days, for obvious reasons (the Sox are up 2-0 in the series), we would be remiss to update you on Dustin Pedroia’s struggles.
There was no better example of that in the fifth inning of tonight’s game with Jacoby Ellsbury getting is second “lucky” hit of the evening (both should have been caught).
At 3-and-0, Pedroia took a questionable strike on the … continued »
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The 3-run single by Jacoby Ellsbury, which should have been an easy out to center field, is the first-ever in post-season history.
Angels second baseman Howie Kendrick appeared to be under the ball but he backed off when centerfielder Torii Hunter never went after it. Hunter obviously thought Hendrick had it.
The key to the historic event was Coco Crisp’s hustling from first base on the bases-loaded hit. He scored easily.
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While my esteemed colleague, Hector Longo goes outside for some fresh air after his blogging during the Pats-49ers game, here are a few first inning thoughts:
Josh Beckett was not himself. We talk about Dice-K’s nibbling. Well, Beckett trumped him in the top of the first.
– First of all, the inning would’ve ended if he covered first on that “single” to Dustin Pedroia. But Beckett got their too late.
– Did you notice the three trips, alone, … continued »
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I want you all to understand that this in no way takes away from the Patriots effort and win. Mike Carey’s officiating crew absolutely is intimidated by Bill Belichick. It wasn’t the difference by a longshot, but it’s a nice luxury.
Here are my final grades for the victory:
Offense
Line (B): They’re not exactly paving the way, but all these screens and draws and improvisation have them looking quite pretty. Solid, solid work.
Backs (B+): Kevin Faulk’s A+ … continued »
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Here are 10 pregame notes worth mentioning:
1. The Angels are the first team since 1931 to win 100 games with a 100-RBI or 30-HR player.
2. In case you were wondering about successful playoff experience, the Angels have five players (Garret Anderson, John Lackey, Francisco Rodriguez, Scot Shields and Chone Figgins) who were members of the World Series championship team in 2002.
3. The Red Sox are 4-0 in playoff series against the Angels.
4. Heard this in … continued »
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