The Sox kept doing their part last night to win the AL East as they battered A’s pitching for 17 hits in an 11-6 win. Mike Lowell continues to be the Red Sox MVP as he had 3 hits and 5 RBIs. It seemed like the Red Sox got contributions from everyone. Jon Lester pitched OK last night but didn’t factor into the decision. With the teams in the AL playoffs all set, it’s now all about seeding. The Red Sox will look to continue the battle for home field advantage throughout the playoffs as they finish off the season with four games against the Minnesota Twins. But before they do, let’s take a look at the headlines from the Boston and Oakland area media on this warm fall day in Red Sox Nation.
Closing encounter [Boston Globe]
Can’t Bear It [San Francisco Chronicle]
Sox do their part [Boston Herald]
Bosox batters make hay, stick pitchfork into A’s [Oakland Tribune]
Top of Sox order has a field day vs. A’s [Pro Jo]
Good Cleanup Fun [Hartford Courant]
Killer Bs Hurt A’s [San Francisco Chronicle]
Manny’s message: Merry Christmas [Boston Herald]
Fen-tastic return for Piazza [Oakland Tribune]
Can’t put a value on Lowell [Boston Globe]
Strange Finish For Lester [Hartford Courant]
Lowell sets mark for Sox 3rd basemen [Pro Jo]
For more headlines and stories, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Hartford Courant, Providence Journal, Oakland Tribune, and San Francisco Chronicle websites.
