David Price Was OK, But The Bullpen Was Mightier For Red Sox In Game 2 Victory
The Red Sox got some baby steps from David Price, but the bullpen took a giant step in the right direction in their Game 2 win over the Astros.
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The Red Sox got some baby steps from David Price, but the bullpen took a giant step in the right direction in their Game 2 win over the Astros.
The Red Sox and Astros will head to Houston with their ALCS all tied at a game apiece.
Follow along for all the updates from Game 2 of the ALCS between the Red Sox and Astros at Fenway Park.
Chris Sale did not pitch up to his own lofty standards in Saturday night's Game 1 loss to Houston, but there may have been a reason.
It wasn't pretty. Here are a few random thoughts on the Red Sox 7-2 Game 1 ALCS loss to the Astros Saturday night at Fenway Park.
Saturday night was bad. But the Red Sox are OK. Allow me to explain.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After defeating the New York Yankees in four games in the ALDS, the Red Sox are moving on to the ALCS.
For the first time since 2013, the Boston Red Sox are heading to the American League Championship Series.
The Houston Astros are orbiting in October again.
From the day he was hired, Alex Cora preached that he wanted the 2018 Red Sox to be a lot like the defending World Series champion Houston Astros. Heading into the playoffs, it looks like the manager has accomplished that goal.
Mitch Moreland singled in the winning run with two outs in the ninth and the Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 6-5.
The Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Saturday for their seventh straight win.
The owner of a Boston ticket resale agency says the cost of tickets for Ed Sheeran's shows at Gillette Stadium has fallen as controversy surrounds the tour.
Drivers are feeling the impact of high gas prices across the country, but filling up the tank is just one of several factors making it increasingly expensive to own a car.
The Methuen School Committee is considering restricting students who do not have a Massachusetts driver's license from riding electric bicycles on school campuses.
In Norwood and North Attleboro, Massachusetts, their police chiefs are making pleas to keep their Flock cameras rolling.
Macklemore and Robert Kraft each issued new statements Wednesday as controversy surrounds Ed Sheeran's tour.
Patrick Clancy talks about his grief, his memories of his children, and the baseless conspiracy theories that flooded social media.
Macklemore asked Robert Kraft to match a $1 million donation to support Palestinians as controversy surrounds Ed Sheeran's tour.
Franklin, Massachusetts, police released video that shows a Tesla passing another car and failing to stop for a school bus with its lights on.
The owner of a Boston ticket resale agency says the cost of tickets for Ed Sheeran's shows at Gillette Stadium has fallen as controversy surrounds the tour.
Drivers are feeling the impact of high gas prices across the country, but filling up the tank is just one of several factors making it increasingly expensive to own a car.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
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The bad news for the New England Patriots continues to get worse when it comes to wide receiver A.J. Brown's ankle injury.
Ranger Suarez struck out eight in seven innings of one-run ball, Wilyer Abreu hit a tiebreaking two-run double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Saturday to halt a three-game skid.
For the first time ever, the annual Red Bandana Game was held on 9/11, honoring Welles Crowther's heroism.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.