Isn’t this the best time of year being a baseball fan? Other than watching ads for Frank TV a thousands times, the playoffs have been great so far. The Indians spanked the Yankees, the Rockies and Diamondbacks both lead their series 2-0, and the beloved Red Sox got a great pitching performance from their ace on Wednesday. The eyes of two countries will look upon Red Sox Nation tonight as Daisuke Matsuzaka will take the ball for the Red Sox. Which Dice-K will we get? The one who has pitched lights out or the one who has the one bad inning? I think we all want the lights out Dice-K so we can head to Anaheim up two games. Yesterday was an off day but almost the entire team showed up for the optional workout. You can tell this team is focused and has their eyes on the prize. So while you await tonight’s 8:37 PM first pitch, you should take a look at the headlines from the Boston and Los Angeles area media on this Friday morning in New England.
Gabe Kapler is blogging for the Boston Globe during the playoffs. [Kapler’s Corner]
Matsuzaka in spotlight [Boston Globe]
No one’s blaming Vladimir [LA Times]
Sox bucking for Game 2 [Boston Herald]
Matsuzaka mystery awaits Angels in critical Game 2 [The Orange County Register]
Red Sox Put Dice-K On Big Stage [Hartford Courant]
Angels must roll Dice to advance [LA Daily News]
Lowell is MVP of these Red Sox [Pro Jo]
All eyes on Angels’ Anderson [LA Times]
Papelbon says case closed [Boston Globe]
Less power, more glory [Boston Herald]
Youkilis Starts Fast [Hartford Courant]
Days off can be boon for pitchers but hurt regulars [Pro Jo]
For more headlines and stories, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Providence Journal, Hartford Courant, LA Times, The Orange County Register and LA Daily News websites.
