Two mistake pitches by Angels starter Jered Weaver led to monstrous home run blasts by Big Papi and Manny. Curt Schilling was outstanding yesterday, throwing up seven zeros on the Angels. Then a 7-run 8th inning sealed the deal for the Red Sox as they went on to win 9-1 and advance to the ALCS. They now await the winner of the Indians/Yankees series. The pitching by the Red Sox was outstanding in the series sans Dice-K’s bad inning. The bullpen san’s Gagné was outstanding as well. I am not making excuses for the Angels but it seemed to me their injuries did them in a little. The biggest part of the Angels demise in the series I think was due to the fact that the Red Sox shutdown their running game. Bill Belichick’s game plan of stacking the line worked. Just kidding. It’s all about the pitchers keeping a better eye on the runners. While the Red Sox await their opponent for Friday night, let’s take a look at the headlines from the Boston and Los Angeles area media on this Columbus Day morning.
What a series [38 Pitches]
How sweep it is [Yooooouuuuukkkkk]
Schilling, champagne in the flow again [Boston Globe]
Angels hit empty early against Red Sox [LA Times]
Sox look heaven sent [Boston Herald]
Angels lose Game 3, 9-1, to fall out of playoffs [The Orange County Register]
Bubble Wrap [Hartford Courant]
Angels get Red Socked [LA Daily News]
Red Sox’ domination of Angels was total [Pro Jo]
Angels’ demise rests mostly on Scioscia’s shoulders [LA Times]
Dynamic duo struck again and again [Boston Globe]
Lineup gets a clean(up) bill of health with Manny [Boston Herald]
Pitching Gets The Credit [Hartford Courant]
Ortiz and Ramirez an awesome 1-2 punch [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.
