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Angels vs. Red Sox live inning-by-inning updates for Game 1

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Angels Gary Matthews Jr. plays his role well

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The team's fifth outfielder is ready to come in as a pinch-hitter in the late innings. The Red Sox, on the other hand, have lost outfielder Rocco Baldelli (hip) from the division series roster. The team's fifth outfielder is ready to come in as a pinch-hitter in...
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Live inning-by-inning updates on Game 1 of the Angels-Red Sox series

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Angels want a new mind-set against Red Sox

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'If we play scared, on our heels, it's not going to be a good series,' pitcher Joe Saunders says. Since 2004, Red Sox are 9-1 against the Angels in postseason play. 'If we play scared, on our heels, it's not going to be a good series,' pitcher Joe...
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Red Sox walk-off wins against Angels

In the 2004, 2007 and 2008 division series, Boston had sudden-death victories over the Angels. In the 2004, 2007 and 2008 division series, Boston had sudden-death victories over the Angels.
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For Angels, playing Red Sox might be a steal

Boston has had little success stopping runners, giving up 151 stolen bases this season, worst in the majors. Boston has had little success stopping runners, giving up 151 stolen bases this season, worst in the majors.
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John Lackey needs to post a victory

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It would be big for the Angels and it could mean big money for the pitcher in the off-season. It would be big for the Angels and it could mean big money for the pitcher in the off-season.
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Angels' Howie Kendrick has answer for playoff pressure: 'Just play the game'

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He says demotion to triple-A in June helped turn him around. 'He was tying himself up in knots,' Manager Mike Scioscia says. He says demotion to triple-A in June helped turn him around. 'He was tying himself up in knots,' Manager Mike Scioscia says.
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Boston's Jacoby Ellsbury is more than a distraction

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He hits, scores, steals bases and plays great defense . . . and can get into the Angels' pitchers heads quite effectively. He hits, scores, steals bases and plays great defense . . . and can get into the Angels' pitchers heads quite effectively.
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Two can play at this game

Dodgers and Angels go into the postseason with similar points to prove. Dodgers and Angels go into the postseason with similar points to prove.
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A real Freeway Series would get local juices flowing

In a rivalry where teams are close but not that close, Dodgers and Angels have never played a big game. In a rivalry where teams are close but not that close, Dodgers and Angels have never played a big game.
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Back onstage

Left-hander says he gets 'pumped up' at Fenway Park Left-hander says he gets 'pumped up' at Fenway Park.
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Boston players nursing injuries hope to be ready

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Third baseman Mike Lowell and shortstop Alex Gonzalez are among those affected. Third baseman Mike Lowell and shortstop Alex Gonzalez are among those affected.
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Boston's Gil Velazquez puts off returning home to compete in playoffs

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How the Angels and Red Sox match up

Prediction: Red Sox in five
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Angels are better off playing at Fenway Park

The team has fared worse against Boston in Angel Stadium and are winless in five playoff games against the Red Sox at home since 2004. The team has fared worse against Boston in Angel Stadium and are winless in five playoff games against the Red Sox at home since 2004.
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Angels are a reflection of Mike Scioscia

Manager enhances his credibility with players through an approach that runs the gamut from relaxed to serious. Manager enhances his credibility with players through an approach that runs the gamut from relaxed to serious.
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Angels bullpen poses a lot of questions

Boston has a definite advantage, at least on paper, when it comes to relief pitchers. Boston has a definite advantage, at least on paper, when it comes to relief pitchers.
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Angels' Kendry Morales has talent, desire by the boatload

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It took the Angels' home run and RBI leader 12 tries to escape Cuba and defect to the U.S., so he's not about to let a little thing like major league pitching slow him down. It took the Angels' home run and RBI leader 12 tries to escape Cuba and defect to the...
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Angels hope Vladimir Guerrero this time will be their Mr. October

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After some lackluster performances in division series, the team's cleanup batter just wants to stay healthy. After some lackluster performances in division series, the team's cleanup batter just wants to stay healthy.
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Combining Angels, Dodgers forces for an all-L.A. team

Before the Dodgers and Angels move on to the playoffs, here is one man's 'all-city' team: the best player in Southern California at each position. Before the Dodgers and Angels move on to the playoffs, here is one man's 'all-city' team: the best player...
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Angels' Mike Scioscia going 'right' off bat against Boston

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Angels manager will start right-handers John Lackey and Jered Weaver in first two games of division series, with lefties Scott Kazmir and Joe Saunders slated for Games 3 and 4 in Fenway. Angels manager will start right-handers John Lackey and Jered Weaver in first two games...
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Angels close out regular season with three-game sweep

Napoli homers as Angels go into playoffs on a high note with victory over A's. Napoli homers as Angels go into playoffs on a high note with victory over A's.
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Mike Scioscia announces Angels' playoff rotation and roster

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Up next for Angels: Sunday at Oakland

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Joe Saunders closes out regular season for Angels; Ervin Santana is scheduled to pitch in relief. Joe Saunders closes out regular season for Angels; Ervin Santana is scheduled to pitch in relief.
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