The Red Sox and Angels will most likely meet in the 1st round of the playoffs once again this year. After Boston took the first 2 games of the series the Angels really need a win. Not that it affects their playoffs hopes, but it just seems like Boston is always kicking the shit out of them.
Last night it was Boston's offense that let them down. Beckett went 8 innings allowing 3 runs, but with the Sox only scoring 3 runs all game (all in the 4th inning) it just wasn't good enough to win. It was a tie game going into the 9th inning when the Sox brought in Billy Wagner, who had been lights out for the Sox since being traded from the Mets, walked Juan Rivera to lead off the ninth, then pinch-hitter Reggie Willits sacrifice bunted him to second. Kendrick blooped his third hit of the night over the second baseman's head to make it 4-3. Boston didn't do anything in the bottom of the 9th and the Angels avoided the sweep.
Even with the loss Boston is still 6 games up in the Wild Card race.
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