Boston keeps finding new ways to lose. This time, the back of the bullpen is to blame.
MLB Wild Card Races: Oh, Hey, These Things Just Got Interesting Again
ST. LOUIS, MO - Reliever Jason Motte of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates a victory over the New York Mets at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Mets 6-5. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) Getty ImagesIt was September 5th, mind you. Long past the point when season-ticket holders are supposed to put a deposit down on postseason tickets. The Cardinals could safely turn their attention to the Albert Pujols Offseason Circus and Imaginarium.
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Read Article >Red Sox Vs. Orioles: O’s Come Back To Win, Sox’s Wild Card Lead Still At 2
It’s officially (still) panic time for Red Sox Nation, as the Baltimore Orioles have taken a 2-1 lead in a crucial series for the Boston Red Sox, winning 7-5 Tuesday night in comeback fashion. The Sawx still lead the Tampa Bay Rays by two games in the wild card race after the New York Yankees did their biggest rivals a favor.
This game, however, isn’t panic-inducing because of the standings; it’s because of how the Sox played. They were leading the O’s 5-4 in the eighth inning when their two best relievers, Daniel Bard and Jonathan Papelbon, combined to load the bases before Robert Andino’s double — against this playoff-hopeful’s closer — cleared them.
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