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If you had to describe last nights game between the Texas Rangers (61-59) and the Boston Red Sox (69-51) in one word, it would be this: Wild. In the first inning, the Red Sox grabbed a 10-0 lead on Texas, including two homeruns by Red Sox DH David Ortiz.  He became the 5th player in MLB history to hit two homers in the 1st inning alone. No one thought Texas would be able to make a game out of it at that point, but piece by piece, or rather, run by run, they managed to chip away at Boston’s lead, including an 8 run 5th inning and a 5 run 6th inning.  At that point, Texas miraculously had a 15-14 lead.  Both teams scored a run in the 7th inning to make it 16-15 in favor of Texas.
Going into the bottom of the eight inning, Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia hit an RBI double, one of five hits in the game for him, to tie the game at 16 all.  After intentionally walking David Ortiz, Kevin Youkilis stepped up to the plate. Youkilis drove a three-run shot over Fenway Park’s Green Monster to give Boston a 19-16 lead, sending the Fenway Park crowd into a frenzy. Texas managed to score a run in the bottom of the 9th, but it wasn’t enough as Boston went on to win the game, 19-17. The teams combined for 36 runs (tying an AL record) and 37 hits.  

Boston reliever Hideki Okajima (3-2) was given the win, with Texas reliever Frank Francisco (2-4) taking the loss.  Jonathan Papelbon was given the save, his 32nd of the season.

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The Boston Red Sox (66-49) face the Chicago White Sox (63-50) in what will be an important opening game of the series for both teams. The Red Sox are current AL Wild Card holders, and the White Sox are a half game up on the Minnesota Twins in the AL Central.

Consider these criteria when determining a pick between the Red Sox and the White Sox:

- Jon Lester (10-3, 3.14) will start for Boston

- Mark Buehrle (8-10, 4.07) will start for Chicago

- Boston has won seven straight games against Chicago, most recently a 4 game sweep last August

- Chicago has won 25 of its last 32 home games

- Buehrle struggles against the Red Sox, going 0-4 with a 7.18 ERA in his last five starts

- Boston has won 5 of its last 6 games

- Boston is 26-33 on the road

- Chicago is 37-17 at home, 4th best in the league

- Boston is 6-4 in its last 10

- Chicago is 4-6 in its last 10

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The Boston Red Sox (62-48) beat the Oakland Athletics (53-55) 2-1 Friday night in a tight 12 inning battle. Both of Boston’s runs came from newly acquired outfielder Jason Bay, who was involved in a three-team trade. Bay was brought in to replace Manny Rameriz, who was traded to the Dodgers. He led things off in the 12 by hitting a clutch triple, and eventually scored on a Jed Lowrie single. Red Sox fans went wild after he hit the triple, which left Bay to say this after the game: “It definitely ranks up there with one of the better moments I’ve had.” Oakland is currently in a major downfall, just 2-13 in its last 15 games. Mike Timlin was given the win, with Alan Embree taking the loss.

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After almost seeing a no hitter in last nights game (Angels pitcher John Lackey pitched 8 1/3rds innings of no hit ball), fans will be in for another great game between the Los Angeles Angels (66-40) and the Boston Red Sox (61-47). The Angels currently have the best record in MLB and yesterday made a big move in acquiring first basemen Mark Teixeira from the Atlanta Braves. Teixeira, who is expected to play for Los Angeles tonight, was batting .283 with 20 homers and 78 RBIs with the Braves. The deal was made to help improve the Angels offense, which needed something to help push them over the edge of their competition. The Angels are ninth in the AL in home runs (99), batting average (.261) and runs scored (480).

Consider these criteria when determining a pick between the Angels and the Red Sox:

- The Angels have won eleven of their last thirteen games

- The Red Sox have lost four of their last five games

- All-Star Joe Saunders (13-5, 3.10) takes the mound for the Angels

- Boston ace Josh Beckett (9-7, 3.83) will start tonight

- The Angels have a very good road record, at 35-19

- Boston is 37-15 at Fenway

- Boston is trying to avoid being swept at home

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Yeah, these two meet up again this weekend. But at least now we’re in the second half of the season, and the Yankees have climbed up the AL East after a horrible start to make this series actually mean something. Josh Beckett (9-6, 3.97) will take the mound for Boston, and Joba Chamberlain (2-3, 2.52) will pitch for New York. Expect a big ovation for Big Papi, David Ortiz, when he steps up to the plate. This is his first game back after missing 47 games while on the DL for a  torn tendon sheath in his left wrist. Boston did not fall off when Ortiz was gone, as they went 26-19 without their DH.

Consider these criteria when determining a pick for tonight’s game between the Yankees and the Red Sox:

- The Yankees have not lost since the All-Star break, winning six straight games.

- The Yankees have been a major league-best 57-25 in the second halves of the last two seasons.

- This series is important to both teams: Boston is currently 3 games ahead of New York in the AL East standings.

- Joba Chamberlain has yet to make it to the seventh inning in a start, but the Yankees boast the sixth best bullpen ERA this season.

- Boston starter Josh Beckett has won all three meetings he has had with the Yankees this season, allowing three runs in each game.

- Boston is 36-11 at home, while the Yankees are .500 on the road: 23-23.

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Later today we will see the return of the All Star games winning pitcher Scott Kazmir as he takes the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays (57-40) against Dana Eveland and the Oakland Athletics (51-47). The A’s are hoping to end their five game losing streak, while Kazmir is hoping to turn his season around after going 1-4 in his last seven starts. This is a key series for Tampa Bay as they currently hold a 1.5 game lead over the Red Sox in the tight AL East race. Kazmir has been mostly dominant against the A’s in nine career starts versus them, with a 5-1 record and a 2.96 ERA. Game time is scheduled for 7:10 PM Eastern.

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