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With temperatures dipping into the 40s, numbing their fingertips as they tried to grip the baseball, Justin Verlander and Chris Sale both struggled to get the ball over the plate. Verlander recovered quickly. Sale never did.
Sale's final line showed that he allowed two earned runs over four innings, which in and of itself was not particularly catastrophic. But with four walks and a hit by pitch, Sale was never in control -- not of his arsenal, and not of the game.
There was one moment of levity for everyone at Fenway Park -- everyone except umpire Joe West.
Follow along for live updates and analysis from Game 1 of the ALCS between the BostonRed Sox and Houston Astros.
Alex Cora's managerial debut in the ALCS didn't last very long.
New England sports fans have plenty to be excited about this weekend.
Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz are no longer enemies on the field. But they've carried the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry into the world of television.
The Red Sox formally announced their roster for the American League Championship Series on Saturday.
Red Sox ace Chris Sale says he's fully healthy heading into his Game 1 start against the Houston Astros in the ALCS.
Five players from both the Red Sox and Astros that will play a big role on their team advancing to the World Series -- or heading home for the winter.
As the Red Sox continue their quest for another World Series title, the team will welcome back another fan favorite to throw out the ceremonial first pitch Saturday night.
The Red Sox hope home-field advantage makes a difference after consecutive Division Series eliminations.
The WBZ sports team makes their picks for the ALCS, and are split as to whether or not the Red Sox will be playing in the World Series this year.
Clearly, the Astros are no joke. For the Red Sox to stand toe-to-toe with the defending champs, let alone win the series, is going to take quite a bit. And it starts with these items.
Even the late conductor of the Boston Pops is celebrating the Boston Red Sox victory over the New York Yankees in the AL Division Series.
The Red Sox and Astros are set for a postseason rematch, this time with a trip to the World Series on the line.
David Price will indeed start again for the Boston Red Sox this postseason.
Craig Kimbrel got the last three outs of Boston's ALDS-clinching win Tuesday night, but it was an outing that had Red Sox fans reaching for the antacid.
After losing Game 4, CC Sabathia crushed umpire Angel Hernandez. Rick Porcello fired back at the Yankees' starter.
Chris Sale put a lot on the line Tuesday afternoon when he walked up to Alex Cora and informed the manager that he was ready to pitch. Sale, as he tends to do, backed it up.
After defeating the New York Yankees in four games in the ALDS, the Red Sox are moving on to the ALCS.
The Boston Red Sox definitely heard Aaron Judge's celebratory postgame music after Game 2 of the ALDS. Turns out, they like the tune.
Here's how the Red Sox won in Game 4 to win the series and eliminate the Yankees.
Boston has declared a snow emergency ahead of Sunday's snowstorm and cancelled school for Monday.
As a major winter storm is set to hit New England over the weekend, it's important to keep your pets safe amid the snowy and icy conditions. Here are different tips for protecting your furry friends.
When the weather forecast changes you need to be ready. Here are some basic things to prepare for before a big snowstorm hits.
A massive storm system is expected to bring heavy snow to New England this weekend.
The Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
How much snow will Boston get from a monster winter storm this weekend? Here's the latest weather forecast.
Boston has declared a snow emergency ahead of Sunday's snowstorm and cancelled school for Monday.
When does the snow start in Boston this weekend? The weather forecast shows the latest storm timeline.
When the weather forecast changes you need to be ready. Here are some basic things to prepare for before a big snowstorm hits.
Weather maps show what you can expect for dangerous cold and heavy snow in the forecast for Boston this weekend.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Time Out Market Boston, a food hall that opened in the Fenway neighborhood in 2019, won't be closing after all.
The 2026 semifinalists for the James Beard Award are out, and several Massachusetts restaurants, bars and chefs made the list.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Boston Celtics outlasted the lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets 130-126 in double overtime on Friday night.
David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins held off the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Thursday night.
The Patriots offense could potentially get a boost during the AFC Championship Game against the Denver Broncos.
Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was asked if he had any response to Broncos coach Sean Payton saying Denver fans would have two weeks to rest up before the Super Bowl.
Five New England Patriots have been named finalists for awards during the NFL Honors ceremony next month.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.